Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000lazGAAQ/campground-hostsohara-campgroundmoose-creek-ranger-district
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ADDRESS: Nez Perce / Clearwater National Forest; 903 Third Street; Kamiah, Idaho 83536
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/15/2023 – 9/15/2023
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about sharing the benefits of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests with visitors!
O’Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Selway, with 32 sites, and makes a great base for exploring all the recreational activities and attractions in the area. The campground sits at 1,600ft elevation and is located approximately 7 miles from the intersection of the Selway Road with US Highway 12. The Selway River is a destination fly fishing experience for cutthroat and rainbow trout and is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Several trailheads for hiking and biking can be accessed from Selway River Road and lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. An 11 mile sightseeing drive from Lowell to Selway Falls offers visitors opportunities to appreciate the pristine beauty of the Selway Wild and Scenic River and picturesque Selway Falls.
Host opportunities typically run from approximately mid May through mid September, with a minimum 1 month commitment (3-4 months preferred). Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day/20 hours per week. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs. Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.
DUTIES
Wear a volunteer uniform and represent the Forest Service in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner, while conducting visitor contacts
Conduct daily campground rounds, initiating contacts to share information about recreation opportunities, answer questions and encourage visitors to comply with forest regulations
Monitor campground sites for fee compliance and record daily occupancy levels
Manage daily visitor site reservations and assist visitors in locating reserved campsites
Assist with facility maintenance at campgrounds
Identify operational/maintenance problems and assist in implementing solutions
Maintain informational signs in and around the campground
Provide your own RV or camp trailer. The use of a tent as the only means of housing is not permitted.