Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000msevAAA/yellowstone-national-park-grant-village-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Yellowstone National Park; 2 Officers Row; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 7/30/2023 – 9/12/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Campground hosts in Yellowstone National Park serve as valued members of a team committed to the Mission of the National Park Service. Volunteer campground hosts provide information to park visitors about this renowned park and its many incredible resources. Campground hosts interpret park regulations for visitors to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, while also encouraging behavior that protects park resources.
This National Park Service Volunteer-In-Parks position functions within the Visitor and Resource Protection Division of Yellowstone National Park. The applicants selected for this volunteer position will be full time, (32 hour/week) uniformed members of the workforce.
As members of the workforce, volunteers are expected to be active participants in our safety program and to practice safe work behaviors. Additionally, the volunteer is expected to contribute to a positive workplace culture where respect and professionalism are a priority and negative behaviors such as harassment and bullying are not tolerated.
Applicants may be considered for positions at the Grant Village Campground. The National Park Service will provide a campsite with utilities (water, sewer, and electric hookups) within the campground. The campground host will provide their own RV/trailer.
These campgrounds are operated under a concession contract by Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Xanterra handles reservations, fees and maintenance in the campground.
Internet and cell phone connectivity at the Grant Village Campground is generally considered acceptable but not available from all cellular providers.
Maintain assigned campsite in accordance with all park regulations, setting a good example for visitors.
Contact campers throughout campground, providing information on Yellowstone National Park, campground regulations, and the surrounding area.
Interpret campground regulations for visitors and report law enforcement issues to park law enforcement rangers.
Ensure visitors understand and are following food storage regulations; confiscate coolers, food, and/or cooking supplies left unattended at campsites; contact law enforcement rangers to follow up with campers. DOES NOT PERFORM LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Keep accurate records.
Assist visitors after hours on occasion.
Assist with other projects outside the campground as directed by supervisor or park law enforcement staff including help with traffic control at animal jams.
Drive a government vehicle (e.g. motor vehicle or golf cart).
Possess a friendly, helpful, professional demeanor with all visitors and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, concession employees, and others.
Capable of dealing professionally with stressful situations.
Ability to read a map.
Ability to use a park radio professionally and properly.
- Backpacking/Camping
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
The work is primarily outdoors at high elevation. Assigned tasks are done in weather that frequently changes. As is typical in the Northern Rocky Mountains, temperatures routinely dip below freezing in the early morning hours and can rise to very warm in the afternoon. Yellowstone often experiences instability in the afternoons with frequent thunderstorms. In past years, these campgrounds have experienced measurable snow in every month of the year.
The high elevation of Yellowstone National Park can cause complications for people with underlying respiratory or cardiac conditions. These campgrounds are all at elevations greater than 7000 feet above sea level.