Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000015BI9
ADDRESS:
4350 S. Cliffs Dr.
Pocatello, Idaho, 83204
DATES: 5/20/2024 – 9/15/2024
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Caribou–Targhee National Forest is seeking an individual or couple to host the Malad Summit Campground, located just 14 miles from Malad, Idaho. The site is located in a shaded forest next to Mill Creek and has access to many recreational opportunities such as hiking, ATV riding, and horseback riding. Numerous trails are located nearby for visitors to explore.
Malad Summit Campground hosts 9 Single Sites, 1 Double Site and 1 Group Site. Hosts will be responsible for interacting with visiting public, providing information about rules and regulations, camp cleanup and general maintenance.
A self-contained RV or travel trailer will be required from the host. The host site includes sewer hookup, electrical, potable water, picnic table, and a fire ring. Host will need to provide their own vehicle that can travel on gravel and dirt roads and be used to conduct campground maintenance. Hosts may receive reimbursement for incidentals and for mileage directly related to campground maintenance.
Training will be provided to complete tasks to Forest Service maintenance and safety standards. A USFS Volunteer uniform, tools, and campground supplies will be provided.
Requirements
• Pass a background check and possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Volunteer a minimum of 4-6 hours a day/20-30 hours weekly and be available other times for public interactions.
• Hosts will be expected to work weekends and on holidays.
• Volunteers need to be able to conduct light physical work in an outdoor setting such as cleaning campsites and bathrooms, replacing signs, pushing wheelbarrows/wagons and doing light vegetation management.
Preferred Candidates:
• Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills.
• Maintain daily written logs.
• Ability to interact with diverse visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful and non-confrontational attitude.
Campground host volunteer positions are accepted as long as positions are vacant. Additional applications will be retained for a waitlist, in case we have an unexpected vacancy for one of the host locations.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.