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. If housing is provided, we request a minimum of 24 hours of work per week.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Trail/Campground Maintenance DescriptionTrail crew volunteers work together to perform general trail maintenance on a variety of trails throughout the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Volunteers learn how to construct and maintain various types of trails. They build trail drainage structures, construct tread, use primitive tools in wilderness areas, clear vegetation and get in great shape! A skilled supervisor will assist the crew. Volunteer housing available. 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. Mt Rogers NRA partners with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. If you are interested in volunteering for the AT, or for additional information about this opportunity, please contact Viviana Ruiz, Partnerships, Volunteers and Service Coordinator at viviana.ruiz@usda.gov or at (276) 781-3392. 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. If housing is provided, we request a minimum of 24 hours of work per week. 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!