Host Volunteer

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000007J1M9

ADDRESS: BLM Rd 36 O,  Reedsport, Oregon, 97467

DATES: 5/19/2025 – 9/2/2025

DEPT: Bureau of Land Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position covers three recreational sites. These include Smith River Falls, Fawn Creek , and Vincent Creek Campgrounds. The primary duty station is Smith River Falls.

Please visit blm.gov/visit/smith-river-falls-campground  for more information.

Host is required to work five days a week and approximately 32 hours as assigned:

· Pick up litter along roadways, parking areas, day use area and campground

· Clean and stock restrooms multiple times a day

· Shovel fire pits (when sites are open and or needed)

· Assist with cleaning interpretive panels, benches and other amenities

· Perform maintenance and support duties as assigned at the Loon Lake Campground

Management Support and Site Presence

· Work in the fee booth collecting money for camping, firewood and entrance fees.

· Manage the arrival/departure reservations and placards in the campground.

· Inform BLM staff and law enforcement of violations, emergency needs and other circumstances that require attention. The volunteer is not responsible for enforcement.

· Work cooperatively with BLM staff and properly use communication device such as radios etc…

· Assist with firewood sales and delivery.

· Provide accurate information to the public.

· Assist and participate in the Loon Lake interpretive programs.

Additional requirements for Volunteer

· Provide trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome for personal accommodation.

· Reside and fit in host site and stay on site during assigned days.

· Pets must be kept on a leash or otherwise physically restricted. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet and its behavior. No more than 2 dogs are permitted.

· Attend volunteer training as requested or required by the volunteer supervisor such as basic first aid and CPR

· Must have personal vehicle for personal needs and a valid driver’s license for site host duties

· Wear proper footwear and must be able to walk on a daily basis throughout the campground and perform duties in all weather conditions

· Days will be scheduled by Park Manager

Amenities

• The host site does not have water, electricity, or sewage hookup. A vault toilet is available in the campground.
• Due to driving distances to dumps and other campsites a travel reimbursement of 38 dollars per day is available.

Tagged as: SUMMER '25