Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000lXtdAAE/campground-host-saguache-ranger-district-poso-campground
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ADDRESS: Rio Grande National Forest; Colorado
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2022 – 9/30/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Join us as a volunteer campground host on the Saguache Ranger District a the Poso Campground!
The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees. There are 8 sites. Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain biking can be enjoyed up to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.
Elevation is 9,000 feet.
There is no water or trash service. You’ll need to pack it in/pack it out. There is also no cell phone service. Host’s RV must be self-contained; there are no hook ups in the campground. Hosts may fill up their water tanks, as well as dispose of personal trash, at the Saguache Ranger District office. The office is a 50 minute drive to the town of Saguache.
The campground receives medium use. Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings. The closest town is Saguache, Colorado which is about 35 miles away.
Host duties:
- have fun!
- provide visitor contacts
- monitor sign board for damaged or missing signs
- restock and tidy bathrooms (only restocking toilet paper, USFS staff will do weekly deep cleans of the toilets)
- rake and clean campsites
- empty out fire rings as needed
- pick up trash
- communicate needs such as vault pumping or dumpster service
- report by radio to office the number of sites available each day
Time commitment
- Hours and weekly time commitments are flexible, but we normally request that camp hosts are around on weekends and most evenings when the campground has heavier use
- Team oriented individuals, positive attitude, flexible, enjoy the outdoors
- Can represent the agency and the multi-use purpose in a positive manner.
- Working with People
There is no water or trash service. You’ll need to pack it in/pack it out. There is also no cell phone service. Host’s RV must be self-contained; there are no hook ups in the campground. Hosts may fill up their water tanks, as well as dispose of personal trash, at the Saguache Ranger District office. The office is a 50 minute drive to the town of Saguache.