DATES: 3/1/2023 – 11/30/2023
ADDRESS:
Nantahala Ranger District
124 Whitewater Falls Lane
Cahiers, North Carolina 28717
Host(s) will greet and assist hikers and day users by answering general questions, explaining regulations that apply to them, assisting in keeping the exterior and interior facilities clean, and by serving as a liaison between day users and Forest Service staff. (Garbage removal and bathroom maintenance will NOT be the responsibility of the host.) Single RV pad with septic and electricity will be provided. HOST must have an RV. Cell service is limited, most of the time there is no cell service.
“Whitewater Falls owes its existence to the Blue Ridge Escarpment, a sharp drop in elevation between the mountains and the Piedmont. With a 411-foot plunge, Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. South Carolina’s Lower Whitewater Falls is another 400 feet. Because of the escarpment’s difficult access and rugged terrain, much of the area receives few visitors and has remained wild and undeveloped over the years. In the cool, moist shade of the steep slopes and rock cliffs, wildflowers and salamanders abound. This wild land is also a perfect haven for a rich array of ferns, mosses and fungi. Enjoy the beauty of blooms and berries throughout the seasons.” – fs.usda.gov
DUTIES
Host Duties – greeting visitors, providing information to the public including fee information, parking regulations, and explaining rules for recreating on and using forest land.
Minor Site Maintenance – addressing health and safety issues, keeping the day use area clean and free of litter, assisting with grounds upkeep such as weed-whacking, leaf blowing, minor carpentry such as fence and sign repair, minor plumbing, grounds maintenance, reporting any hazards to an immediate supervisor, and other duties as assigned by Forest Service personnel. (Currently, the bathroom cleaning and garbage removal is under contract and not the responsibility of the host(s).)
QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteer(s) must be willing to interact with the general public in a polite and professional manner, assist Forest Service personnel in light grounds maintenance, and be able to pass a criminal background check.
*Hosts are not expected to stay the whole duration (March-November). USFS will coordinate with volunteers to make schedules fit. Volunteers should email the Site Contact listed below to check which months are available.
Tagged as: SPRING '25, SUMMER '25
