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Volunteer Campground Host

Forest Service

Job category:
Camp Host
Volunteer
Season(s):
Summer
Compensation: RV Site Only
Hookups: Unknown - Inquire
Wi-Fi: Unknown
Pets OK?: Unknown

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Job Description

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000006gsDR

ADDRESS: 1700 Highway 6  Potlatch, Idaho, 83855

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 Laird Park Campground for the 2025 season. Laird Park Campground, located in the northwest Idaho town of Potlatch and named in memory of A.W. Laird, a lumberman and early leader in the Potlatch Lumber Co., is a fantastic location to bring your family, friends or maybe even your boy or girl scout troupe for some outdoor fun and swimming. The recreation area has a sandy beach (a result of a swimming beach dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933), 2 group picnic areas as well a half-mile interpretive trail. Fishing is a popular pastime here too, with abundant opportunities for rainbow and brown trout from the Palouse River. This campground offers 31 sites, 4 tent-only sites, and 8 toilets. 

 

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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