Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000011U4fAAE/chippewa-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
500 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/13/2024 – 9/30/2024
DESCRIPTION:
The Medford-Park Falls Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for a motivated volunteer to serve as a campground host at the Chippewa Campground on the Medford District. The Campground consists of 78 campsites equipped with a parking spur, fire grill, picnic table, tent pad, vault toilets and drinking water. Campsites can accommodate RVs over 40 feet. Three campground loops have hot showers and flush toilets, and one loop has accessible vault toilets and running water. There is a rustic loop available for year-round camping however, the access road is not maintained during the winter months for snow removal.
Day-use facilities include access to the eastern shores of the 2,714-acre Chequamegon Waters Flowage as well as a swimming beach, boat ramp, playground, and trailhead for the Perkinstown Motorized Trail. A dump station is available for registered campers only.
All supplies will be provided by the Forest Service.
DUTIES
General duties of a Campground Host include:
Assist campers by providing them with information, explaining basic forest regulations, act as eyes and ears of the Forest Service by monitoring use and reporting violations or emergencies to the proper authorities.
Assist other campground hosts with duties and reservations.
Clean and service restrooms, fire pits, campsites, and general grounds maintenance
Paint
Mow
Pick up litter.
Work safely while adhering to all USFS safety policies.
Have fun!
QUALIFICATIONS
Hosts are to be neat in appearance and to keep a tidy and welcoming camp site. There are full hookups at Chippewa Campground. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures.
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Carpentry
Drivers License
Hand Power Tools
Other Trade Skills
Visitor Information
Working with People
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes