Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000014OT2
ADDRESS:
CA-190
Death Valley, California, 92328
DATES: 10/9/2024 – 1/15/2025
DEPT: National Park Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
*Candidates must have their own motorhome (RV or trailer) to be considered for the position!*
Sunset Campground:
This first-come, first-served campground is located in the Furnace Creek area of Death Valley National Park. It is open seasonally between mid-October through mid-April. This campground has 270 campsites and never fills. This location has little to no vegetation and is comprised of desert gravels. Car and tent camping is permitted however fire rings and picnic tables are NOT provided at each site. Campfires are not allowed in Sunset except within the shared group rings within the campground. There are restrooms with flush toilets and running water. Hosts are provided full hookup sites, but surge protectors are highly recommended as power fluctuations can and do occur. The closest full sized grocery store, pharmacy, and medical services is located 65 miles away in Pahrump, NV. More campground information can be found here: Sunset Campground – Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Most cell phone carriers work in the Furnace Creek area, but reception can be limited or even non-existent during periods of high visitation. There are some amenities located half a mile from the campground including a few restaurants, small convenience store, gas station, post office, laundry facilities, pool, and golf course. WIFI is NOT provided in the campground. Free WIFI is available at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station. Previous camp hosts have been successful with bringing in their own satellites and having their own internet setup. If you telework/work remotely, reliable internet is your responsibility.
General Position Description:
Camp hosts reside in their own RV and are responsible for greeting visitors and helping guests solve problems in a friendly and professional manner. Hosts wear the National Park Service Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) uniform while on duty. Camp hosts must work well with people, provide excellent customer service, while being neat in appearance. Hosts are responsible for performing compliance checks on foot, three times a day, including other duties mentioned below. Candidates must be able to walk between 1-5 miles a day in all kinds of weather. Hosts are expected to work 32 to 40 hours a week, often during busy holidays and weekends. Fee Collection is NOT required of camp hosts. A minimum commitment of 3 months is preferred. More detailed information about camp host duties, tasks, and responsibilities can be provided upon request.
Compensation:
Hosts are provided full hookup sites (water, sewer, and electricity) within the campground. Free laundry facilities and employee pool is available for volunteer use in Cow Creek. Camp hosts are reimbursed for propane expenses. Volunteers who work a minimum of 250 hours are eligible for a free Interagency Annual Pass.