Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000JNBfl
ADDRESS: 3714 Highway 16 Marion, Virginia, 24354
DATES: 7/31/2026 – 10/31/2026
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Beartree Campground is located a short distance from two small adventure towns, Damascus and Abingdon, VA. The Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper trail pass through the town of Damascus along with several other hiking, equestrian, and cycling trails (visitdamascus.org). Abingdon, VA (visitabingdonvirginia.com) has something for everyone, historic charm, the Barter Theater, and miles of trails.
Beartree Campground, located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, home to Mount Rogers, the highest point in the state of Virginia. The campground offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere with 73 family sites and 8 group clusters within the campground for tents, trailers and RVs in three loops. Beartree Lake offers a 14-acre lake with two fishing piers and a beach for swimming. With over 500 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as numerous fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing areas throughout the recreation area, this campground is perfect for people who want to enjoy an assortment of different outdoor activities.
Volunteers are provided with a campsite with water, electricity, and sewer hook-ups. Telephone service is not available in the volunteer sites but is available at the gate house. Laundry facilities are available on site for volunteers. Campsites are available for volunteers from mid-May through October. In exchange for the free campsite and utilities, we ask our volunteers to help at least four hours per day, five days per week per person. Due to weekends being our busiest time, we will schedule “days off” for less busy weekdays. Sometimes needs change within the recreation area, and you may be asked to assist with other volunteer responsibilities other than what you initially “signed up” for. Just let me know what type of position suits your interests and when you would be interested in volunteering (specific dates). To assist with scheduling and site availability, we request that our volunteers stay at least 4 weeks, typically arriving at the first of the month and leaving at the end of the month.
Host(s) will represent the Forest Service in public contacts, providing information and directions, and reporting vandalism and other problems to Forest Service personnel. A golf cart, all necessary tools, cleaning supplies, and safety equipment, will be provided by the Forest Service. Campground Host training and orientation will also be provided by the Forest Service.