Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000015n5D
ADDRESS:
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, California, 92277
DATES: 9/16/2024 – 6/1/2025
DEPT: National Park Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting campground hosts for our peak camping season, between late September 2024 and late May 2025. Start and end dates are flexible but hosts must commit to at least 3 months of service. Camp host sites are available for a minimum commitment of 32 volunteer hours per week.
Hosts will answer visitor questions about the area, assist with the campground reservation system, and provide excellent customer service. More information can be found in descriptions and at website links below. Contact Sasha for more information sasha_travaglio@nps.gov.
Black Rock Campground (BRCG)
BRCG is surrounded by Joshua trees and 5 miles from the town of Yucca Valley. BRCG has 99 sites, an equestrian group site, potable water, flush toilets, and a dump station. BRCG has an information center and bookstore. The host site has 30 amp hookups and can accommodate a max RV length of 36 feet.
Cottonwood Campground (CWCG)
CWCG is in the beautiful Colorado Desert with 62 sites, 3 group sites, potable water, flush toilets, and a dump station all within the campground. There is no cell service, but it can be found at the visitor center and 4 miles south of the campground, depending on your service provider. The host site is located within the campground, has 30 amp hook-ups and can fit max RV length of 36 feet.
Indian Cove Campground (ICCG)
ICCG is in the Wonderland of Rocks with 101 sites, 13 group sites, and vault toilets. Water is available at the small ranger station 2 miles north. The host site is located behind this ranger station. The host site has water, 30 amp hookups, and can fit most large RVs. The park offers weekly pumping for RV holding tanks.
Jumbo Rocks Campground (JRCG)
JRCG is surrounded by rock formations with 124 sites and vault toilets. JRCG has no water, electric, or cell service -including the host site, which can fit a max RV length of 36 feet. Water and service can be found at park headquarters, 12 miles north on the main road. The park offers weekly pumping for RV holding tanks.
Ryan Campground (RCG)
RCG is centrally located with 31 sites, 3 equestrian sites, 3 bicycle sites, and vault toilets. RCG has no water, electric, or cell service – including the host site. Water and cell service can be found at the park’s west entrance gate, 14 miles north. Host site can fit a max RV length of 26 feet. The park offers weekly pumping for RV holding tanks.
Hidden Valley Campground (HVCG)
HVCG is centrally located, surrounded by rock formations and popular trails. HVCG has 44 sites and vault toilets. It has no water, electric, or cell service – including the host site. Water and cell service can be found at the park’s west entrance gate, 9 miles north. Host site can fit a max RV length of 26 feet. The park offers weekly pumping for RV holding tanks.
All hosts are responsible for their own propane.