Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000006gMBx
ADDRESS: 300 American River Road Elk City, Idaho, 83525
DATES: 5/15/2025 – 9/15/2025
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest is seeking enthusiast candidates to serve as a campground host at Red River Campground for the 2025 season. This campground offers 40 sites and 3 accessible vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with attached grill. The campground is 18 miles from Elk City, Idaho and 5 miles from the Red River Hot Springs.
Host opportunities typically run from approximately mid-May through mid-September, with a minimum 1 month commitment (3-4 months preferred). Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day/20 hours per week. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs. Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that campground visitors have reservations or occupy a first-come first-serve site, and only camp at their designated site during their stay
- Educates visitors about rules and regulations of the campground and Forest (quiet hours, occupant limit, fire restrictions, etc.)
- Reports serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service point of contact or Law Enforcement as warranted.
- Cleans and maintains restrooms, fire rings, and grounds
- Communicates professionally with visitors; affinity for engaging with the public is required
DUTIES:
- Clean vault restrooms daily (cleaning toilet riser, restocking toilet paper, and sweeping and mopping floor)
- Pick up litter during daily walk-through of campgrounds
- Clean out fire rings/campsites as needed
- Report all major maintenance needs, vandalism, and other problems
- Assist Forest Service staff with maintenance at campground as needed
- Educate and inform visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities in addition to rules and regulations of the Forest
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, campsites, etc.
- Upbeat and positive attitude
- Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must have and maintain a functioning personal vehicle
- Must provide their own RV or camp trailer (and UTV/ATV, if desired).
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