Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000002E5OT
ADDRESS: Walton, Oregon
DATES: 4/1/2025 – 9/30/2025
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Bureau of Land Management, (BLM) Siuslaw Field Office seeks an experienced, enthusiastic host or host couple to join our team at Whittaker Creek Recreation Site! Whittaker Creek is a seasonal recreation site situated in the Oregon Coast Range along Whittaker Creek – a tributary of the Siuslaw River. At Whittaker, visitors enjoy camping, swimming, paddling/boating, picnicking, and wildlife viewing along the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail.
Host volunteers manage campsite reservations, answer visitor questions, encourage visitor rule adherence, and maintain the site. The selected volunteer(s) must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, as visitor interactions occur daily. Volunteers are also required to perform maintenance duties, such as landscaping (weed-eating, mowing, leaf blowing) and cleaning (restrooms, litter collection, etc.) Based on these physical duties, volunteers must be able and willing to walk up to 5 miles per day and lift up to 25 pounds. Site-based training is provided by BLM staff upon entry on duty.
One paved RV site with water, electric, and sewer hook-ups is provided for lodging.
This position works on site April through September. A full six-month commitment is required.