Roving Caretaker

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT FROM MID-MAY through MID-OCTOBER in exchange for a campsite with hookups. (couples encouraged to apply)

Visitor Information – Lincoln Woods Cabin – 1 campsite available

Volunteers commit to 3 days/week from mid-May to mid-Oct in exchange for a full hookup campsite at Campton Campground. They will work an approximately 8 hour-shift and will either be working alone or alongside other volunteers and staff. We have a dedicated group of volunteers who are very knowledgeable so this volunteer will have the great opportunity to learn from them.

The main duty location will be at Lincoln Woods cabin which is a busy trailhead, popular with backpackers and day trippers alike. Duties include talking to visitors and providing information about hiking, scenic drives, and general forest information. Volunteers also help maintain the solar powered bathrooms on site which includes replenishing toilet paper, cleaning toilets, picking up litter and emptying garbage receptacles.

This position could also include conservation education and interpretation opportunities if the volunteer has interest. Examples would include setting out animal skulls at the cabin and giving impromptu programs to visitors.

Roving Caretaker – 2 campsites available

Volunteers commit to 3 days/week from mid-May to mid-Oct in exchange for a full hookup campsite at Russell Pond Volunteer Village. They work an approximately 8-hour shift patrolling either the South Route or North Route of the Pemi (Pemigewasset) Ranger District. They are focused on maintaining stocked facilities by replacing toilet paper, cleaning toilets, picking up litter and emptying garbage receptacles. These positions must have a valid driver’s license and comfort level with operating a Forest Service vehicle.