Camp Host Volunteer

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000003V2IM

ADDRESS: Mosca, Colorado, 81146

DATES: 4/1/2025 – 10/31/2025

DEPT: National Park Service

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is looking for couples or individuals to serve as campground hosts at the Piñon Flats Campground for the 2025 season. If you join the volunteer program team at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, you spend the season living next to the tallest dunes in North America! The sand dunes are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand sledding, splashing in Medano Creek, wildlife watching, and more!

 

Enjoy amazing scenery in beautiful Colorado, too. Activities in the surrounding area include: hiking, camping, hot springs, wildlife viewing, stargazing, and outstanding solitude. Alamosa is nearby (34 miles) with access to groceries, shopping, health clinics, movie theaters, restaurants, and Adams State University. The park will issue shirts, jackets, and baseball caps to be returned at the end of the season.

 

Dates/ Season: April – October

Work Schedule: 40+ hours per week. 4 days on 3 days off

Housing: Free RV Site in the Pinon Flats Campground

 

Job Description:

·        Maintain assigned campsite in accordance with all park regulations

·        Set a good example for visitors

·        Provide information to campers about park and area resources

·        Assist campers with campground vacancy, registration and check-in

·        Monitor campers to ensure compliance with established regulations

·        Educate about food storage regulations and bear safety

·        Report maintenance issues

·        Provide minor upkeep at the campground

·        Notify appropriate park staff in case of an emergency

·        Communicate effectively with park staff

 

Skills Needed/Preferred:

·        Enjoy meeting, talking with and helping people from all over the world.

·        Ability to work with others in an indoor and outdoor environment.

·        Ability to follow instructions and rules.

·        Capable of dealing with stressful situations in a professional manner.

·        Communication Skills.

 

Fit for Duty:

·        Ability to lift 30 pounds.

·        Ability to work with others in an indoor and outdoor environment.

·        Ability to walk around the campground or drive a small electric vehicle around the campground multiple times a day.

·        Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and be comfortable working in high altitude locations

 

Other Requirements:

·        Valid state driver’s license required.

·        Operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties

·        Work weekends and holidays

·        Provide his or her own tent / RV / Trailer and camping / cooking equipment

 

Due to remoteness reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Laundry facilities are available at the park.

 

RV site Details

Two RV pads are available: 30-foot max. length (Loop 1) or 40-foot max. length (Loop 2). Both sites come with sewer, water and electric (30amp) hookups.

 

Tagged as: National Park, SPRING '25, SUMMER '25