Job Description
CAMPGROUND:
ADDRESS: 3714 Highway 16 Marion, VA 24354
DEPT: Forest Service
AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2021–11/30/2021
RV INFORMATION: Housing could consist of either a full hook up campsite for volunteers with their own RV or shared housing in a 3 bedroom/1 bath facility.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Construction/Maintenance • Trail/Campground Maintenance • General Assistance DescriptionThe Mount Rogers National Recreation Area manages 11 campgrounds, 3 visitor centers, and several administrative buildings across 5 counties and 190,000 acres in southwest Virginia. Volunteers are needed to assist our staff with the maintenance and repairs of these facilities. The duties would include a wide variety of tasks depending on the time of year and unforeseen maintenance needs. Examples of work could include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, mowing/trimming, cleaning, garbage collection, sign maintenance, and/or brushing removal. Work can be assigned based on experience of the volunteer and any physical limitations. A minimum of a 2 month commitment is usually desired and housing may be available. All transportation, tools, and supplies would be provided each day and volunteers would normally work along with our staff. Housing could consist of either a full hook up campsite for volunteers with their own RV or shared housing in a 3 bedroom/1 bath facility. If housing is provided, we request a minimum of 24 hours of work per week. For additional information please contact Viviana Ruiz, Volunteers & Service Program and Partnership Coordinator at viviana.ruiz@usda.gov or (276 )783-5196 or 800-628-7202 HOUSING & AMENITIESDescription: Housing could consist of either a full hook up campsite for volunteers with their own RV or shared housing in a 3 bedroom/1 bath facility. 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!