Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Osceola National Forest
ADDRESS: 24874 US Hwy 90, Osceola Work Center, Sanderson, FL 32087
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 7/1/2020–7/21/2021
RV INFORMATION: Camp SitesDescription: Campsites have full hook-up, water, sewer (dump tank), electric, propane reimbursement, use of golf cart, could possibly use Forest Service vehicle pending driving record check.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Construction/Maintenance • Other • Trail/Campground Maintenance • General Assistance • Weed/Invasive Species Control Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionA volunteer is needed to assist with maintenance at the Osceola National Forest during the summer and/or fall season. Maintenance is needed in minor projects, sign posts, light carpentry, trash pickup and other work as needed around the forest. Driving record required to obtain federal license to drive a vehicle if coming from out of state. Prefer experience working at a federal agency if possible. Experience working at recreation facilities also helpful. Requirements include carpentry skills, valid driver’s license, and the ability to use hand tools. Volunteer would provide assistance for 25 hours per week in exchange for a free campsite with full hook ups (dump tank for sewer), equipment and propane reimbursement. The summer season begins in May through August. The fall season starts September and ends in November. The Osceola National Forest is located about 45 minutes from Jacksonville with population of 1 million, 40 minutes to Gainesville and the University of Florida, 20 minutes to Lake City with full amenities and with the Nature Coast Corridor including the Suwanee River Valley. Plenty of state parks, rivers and springs, ocean beach access, and cultural amenities are nearby. Fill out an application at volunteer.gov and visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/osceola for more information about the Forest. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Camp SitesDescription: Campsites have full hook-up, water, sewer (dump tank), electric, propane reimbursement, use of golf cart, could possibly use Forest Service vehicle pending driving record check. Volunteer.gov is getting an upgrade! During this process, until August 1, it will not be possible to apply for positions here. Please contact the office directly for the volunteer position that you are interested in. On August 1, you’ll see big changes and a whole new volunteer.gov. The site will relaunch on that date with a whole range of new functions to improve your experience finding volunteer opportunities. Be sure to visit us to see our new look!