Volunteer
Job Description
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Vista Linda Campground, located on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, in Jemez Springs, NM. This campground is situated at 5800’, in a gorgeous red rock canyon, with the Jemez River flowing alongside it. Winters are typically mild. The nearest town, Bernalillo, is a half hour drive from the campground.
Facilities: The campground has 13 units with fire rings and grills. Amenities include drinking water, paved access and vault toilets. No hook-ups or dump station available. Tents, RV’s and trailers up to 40 feet and pull through capability. The host site has a potable water tank, waste tank, electricity, covered shelter with table, grill, fire ring and landline phone. The District provides an electric cart for use within the recreation site. Campground hosts will receive reimbursement for allowable expenses.
Host duties are:
- Make a minimum of two rounds of the campground throughout the day and evening hours (during your rounds, check for fee compliance)
- Be visible and available for campers (take time to walk the campground and be sociable and courteous to all guests)
- Inform visitors of current and changing rules and regulations
- Keep dumpster area, restrooms, grills/fire rings, and camp sites clean
- Contact the Jemez Ranger District regarding law enforcement problems or call 911.
- Report any health or safety hazards (e.g. broken tables, grills, damage to restrooms etc.) to the Recreation staff.
Host(s) must have good people skills, be responsible, and neat in appearance. Host(s) must be physically able to perform such tasks as raking, shoveling, mopping and sweeping, performing minor maintenance. Host(s) will represent the Forest Service in public contacts, providing information and directions, and reporting vandalism and other problems to Forest Service personnel. All necessary tools, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the Forest Service, along with appropriate training.