Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000017i0z
ADDRESS: 903 Third Street Kamiah, Idaho, 83536
DATES: 5/15/2024 – 9/15/2024
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Fish Creek Campground sits in the middle of a 4-season recreation area and offers 10 campsites that accommodate tents and recreational vehicles. There are two accessible toilets available. Paved concrete walks provide access to the Fish Creek Pavilion, water spigot, bulletin board, and a paved circular bonfire area. The paved parking lot provides access from the pavilion to the restrooms. A Camp Host is on site during the peak summer season. Many trails are available for a wide range of activities.
Host opportunities typically run from approximately mid May through mid September, with a minimum 1 month commitment (3-4 months preferred). Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day/20 hours per week. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs. Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.
Selected candidates will be expected to:
· Wear a volunteer uniform and represent the Forest Service in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner, while conducting visitor contacts
· Conduct daily campground rounds, initiating contacts to share information about recreation opportunities, answer questions and encourage visitors to comply with forest regulations
· Monitor campground sites for fee compliance and record daily occupancy levels
· Manage daily visitor site reservations and assist visitors in locating reserved campsites
· Assist with facility maintenance at campgrounds including, but not limited to: removal of debris and garbage from fire rings, campsites and surrounding grounds, sweeping and washing debris from picnic tables, daily maintenance of restrooms, mowing and weed-eating, sanding and painting site posts and picnic tables, and other light site maintenance as necessary
· Identify operational/maintenance problems and assist in implementing solutions
· Maintain informational signs in and around the campground
· Maintain tools and equipment in serviceable condition
· Provide their own RV or camp trailer and UTV/ATV, if desired. The use of a tent as the only means of housing is not permitted. Previous hosts have found the use of ATV’s or UTV’s to be extremely helpful in performing their duties. ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles must meet Idaho State law (must be street legal) in order to ride on State and Forest Service roads. Pets may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. All pets in the campground must be on a leash, including host’s pets.