Volunteer
Job Description
City of Peshtigo Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Department
Volunteer Campground Host
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE
HOST EXPERIENCE: Looking for someone with strong camping experience, familiarity with Badger Campground and able to perform some assistance to campers when needed. Host experience is a plus. Out of the campsite employment or responsibilities should be discussed during interview. Being a Camp Host is not a “family camping experience” but for a one/two person position.
HOST SITE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Campground Hosts live at the campground for an extended period of time and volunteer at least 4 hours a day. As representative of
Badger Park, the Host will Greet new visitors, hand out literature, provide answers about the park and the local area, and be alert to visitor’s needs, comments, complaints, etc. The Host’s will help keep the campground presentable by picking up litter and performing light maintenance and housekeeping chores such as bathroom/shower cleaning, cleaning and setting up pavilion on weekends as well as other duties to be performed that may fit into the Host position.
Hosts must maintain their campsite in a clean and orderly condition at all times. Outside structures and facilities will not be permitted.
Space will be limited to the assigned campsite and use of additional sites is not permitted. All plants and gardens must be grown in portable containers. Only house pets are permitted, and these pets shall be kept under physical restraint at all times and comply with state park pet policies. The use of outside pet pens/corrals may be restricted or prohibited at some parks at the park manager’s discretion. Do not perform vehicle maintenance or vehicle washing at your site. Upon completion of a host assignment, the campsite will be left clean and in good repair. The Host shall display the sign designating the Host site at the campsite at all times. The Host’s will serve as a resource to campers regarding available facilities on the property in the local area and within the department. The Host will greet campers and hand out brochures, maps and other appropriate literature.May assist park users in locating campsites and assisting them with registration and firewood purchases.
A criminal background check will be completed.
HOST SCHEDULE: Hosts are required to stay on park grounds and perform a minimum of 28 hours of service per week. . Hosts are expected to work at least five (5) days a week with two (2) days off, and no less than four (4) hours on an assigned workday combined. Assigned workdays will be determined by the Park and Recreation Director in coordination with the host and will include weekends and holidays. The Park and Recreation Director must be contacted when a host cannot be available as scheduled due to illness or other reasons.
GUESTS/VISITORS: Guest visits, and lengths of stay must not interfere with the host’s duties.
DRESS CODE: Hosts should set a high standard for personal grooming and appearance. Please dress appropriately.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: It is imperative that hosts understand and follow Peshtigo Badger Campground’ rules and regulations and set a good example for visitors. Hosts shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner so as not to disrupt other campers or park visitors. While performing host duties, smoking and alcoholic beverages shall not be consumed. Hosts are not permitted to carry firearms while representing the City of Peshtigo.
PUBLIC CONTACT/COMMUNICATION: Public service is the host’s highest priority. Be friendly, honest, courteous, and helpful in all interactions with the public. Be positive about the park, staff, and rules. Harassment, including sexual harassment, is inexcusable for both staff and volunteers. Do not express, display, broadcast, distribute or otherwise communicate to the public any personal opinions, messages or points of view while performing host duties, or while occupying the host site. This includes the display of expressive items such as stickers, flags, signs, and clothing.