Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000yrp7AAA/camp-host-mather
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ADDRESS: Grand Canyon National Park
20 South Entrance Road
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 6/1/2024 – 8/31/2024
DESCRIPTION:
Grand Canyon’s Campground Hosts ensure that park visitors have as safe and enjoyable a visit as possible, and in the process, have an enjoyable time themselves!
Living Conditions/Location
The volunteer will provide their own living accommodations e.g., RV, the park will pay for electric and propane. Cell service has been getting better over the years, Verizon has the best service. There is no Wi-Fi. However, there is a recreational center in the Village that has Wi-Fi and a computer lab. There is a market and multiple restaurants at the Village. However, the market is limited and expensive. The nearest town that has multiple grocery and retail stores is Flagstaff, AZ which is 90 miles away from the park. Northern Arizona has a unique climate depending on the time of year, it can be snowing or over 100 degrees. Please pack many layers because even if it is hot during the day, temperatures can reach freezing at night. Northern Arizona is also very dry and high altitude, prepare yourself for that type of environment and living at 7,000 ft.
Reimbursements
The only reimbursement authorized is for the use of personal property used to perform volunteer duties. Incidental expenses.
Benefits
The volunteer will be provided an RV pad.
Duty Station
This position is duty stationed at the Village. If work is required outside the Village and requires overnight at a temporary duty station, the volunteer will be put in the National Park Service travel program so the volunteer will receive a per diem and lodging (if needed).
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Drivers License
General Assistance
Visitor Information
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
No