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CAMPGROUND: Tonto National Forest
SOURCE: Volunteer.gov
AVAILABILITY: 10/1/2019–3/30/2020
RV SITE: SITE DETAILS: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Full hookups available: electric, sewer, water.
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Conservation Education • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Back Country/Wilderness • Weed/Invasive Species Control Photo Courtesy of FS DescriptionPositions available 1 October 2019 through April 30 2020 Recreation Work Campers serve as recreation technicians and campground hosts responsible for the routine and deferred maintenance of grounds and facilities in developed day-use recreation sites and where camping is permitted in a high-use urban forest setting. Work Campers typically offer trade-skill knowledge and career experience related to general construction, carpentry and welding, electrical, concrete work, ranching or farming and other related “hands on” professions. Work Campers may be assigned to a recreation site or camping area where they perform a variety of duties. One of the most important tasks is to greet forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of Forest Service rules and regulations. Hosts also inform the public about camper safety, answer question related to local recreational opportunity, and report compliance and maintenance problems to appropriate Forest Service personnel. Additional duties may include (but not limited to) general landscaping, mowing, weed-eating, tree trimming, hedging, painting buildings, kiosks, curbing and railing, sweeping sidewalks, gutters and stairways, replacing and installing signage, removing litter and debris, maintaining dumpsters, removing graffiti, cleaning up abandoned campfires, and emptying grills. Work Campers also serve as additional “eyes and ears” in developed and dispersed recreation areas located in a high-use urban forest setting. Work Campers in campgrounds are required to help keep a daily log of overnight visitors as well as be able to open and close access gates at designated times when determined necessary. Work Campers are expected to work efficiently with limited daily supervision under the leadership of district staff, or other volunteers appointed as crew leader. Transportation, tools, equipment and training are provided while working in recreation areas. Volunteers are NOT to act in a law enforcement capacity. Requirements: •Be a U.S. citizen and provide a permanent mailing address. •Pass a background check and possess a valid state driver’s license. •Volunteer 24 hours weekly per individual residing in the campsite, including weekends, and commit to 90 days continuous service. •Provide your own personal camping accommodations maintained to be welcoming and approachable by the public. •Be able to be self-sustained in a dry camping environment if necessary. •Be in good physical condition and have a positive and helpful attitude. •Be familiar to operate a variety of hand and power tools •Be able to work safely without daily supervision. •Be prepared to work under varied conditions, including inclement weather. •Provide a professional reference to verify experience. •Represent the Forest Service to the public in a respectful manner. Duties and Responsibilities: •Work Campers represent the Forest Service as “eyes and ears” in developed day-use recreation sites and designated National Forest Campgrounds in a high-use urban forest setting and report any questionable or illegal activity to Forest Service Protection Officers or Law Enforcement Officers. •Work Campers assigned to campgrounds greet forest visitors with pertinent local information and reminders of Forest Service camping rules and regulations. •Work Campers assigned to campgrounds are required to help keep a daily log (provided) of overnight visitors. •Work Campers are expected to encourage fee compliance and relay fee information to campers. •Work Campers conduct themselves professionally while working and respect the diversity of other employees and volunteers while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude toward forest visitors. •Work Campers perform a variety of assigned routine and deferred maintenance tasks that follows established procedures in a safe and professional manner. •Work Campers are expected to be able to conduct maintenance activities, such as monitoring restrooms, picking up ground litter, general painting, and conduct tree trimming and other vegetation control measures to promote an enjoyable recreation experience. •Work Campers recognize and remove hazards which can be considered unsafe for visitors or notify appropriate Forest Service recreation technicians or program manager of liability concerns. •Work Campers maintain a positive and helpful attitude towards forest visitors and other volunteers that you may be assigned to work with. •Work Campers accept full responsibility for personal actions and any inappropriate behavior unbecoming to a Forest Service •Work Campers may be asked to lock entrance gates in your assigned camping area at 10:00 pm and open them at 6:00 am. For safety purposes, daily hosting activities should conclude at sunset. •Work Campers accept full responsibility for personal actions and any inappropriate behavior unbecoming to a Forest Service volunteer. •Work Campers set a positive example to other forest visitors by keeping a clean and presentable campsite and encouraging common courtesy throughout the area in which they reside. Volunteer will be assigned a staff supervisor from Developed Recreation that they will report to for assignments and guidance. Additional Information: The Work Camper Program is an integral part of the Ranger District’s recreation program which supports the District’s seasonal maintenance efforts. Your contribution as a volunteer helps provide a quality recreation experience and safe environment for forest users. , You will be looked upon by the visiting public as the first person they will contact for information regarding the area and their National Forest. Work Campers, as with all Forest Service employees, have the responsibility of representing the Forest Service in carrying out the mission “Caring for the Land and Serving people.” Work Campers will be required to complete 24 hours of work per week per individual residing in the camp site. Furthermore, volunteers interested in Work Camper positions must be able to commit to a consecutive 90-day appointment. Campground fees shall be waived for each volunteer who is staying in designated camping areas under an active volunteer agreement. If utilities are not available in camping areas, all fuel reimbursements are only considered with prior approval of the program manager. Forest Service key, hat, shirt or vest may be provided (if required) along with any tools and supplies necessary for assigned maintenance activities. All property and maintenance equipment checked-out to Work Campers shall be adequately secured when not in use and returned to the program manager at the end of the camping season on or before April 15th. Work Campers are by NO means law enforcement officers and will NOT confront forest visitors as such. There is nothing in your duties as part of the Work Camper Program worth jeopardizing your personal safety. If you, as a Work Camper, recognize a minor violation then you are encouraged to point it out in a helpful and informative manner to the person in violation. Work Campers are NOT to involve themselves in an argument or antagonize the person or persons in violation. In all situations where the likelihood of confrontation is elevated, please contact Forest Service personnel or law enforcement to take appropriate action. In cases where a Work Camper chooses to come in contact with a visitor, it should be no more than a friendly encounter. The potential for Work Camper to be involved in an unfriendly situation or serious conflict does exist, especially in high-use urban forest settings. This is why we cannot overemphasize your personal safety. Training: Volunteers will be briefed on relevant Forest Service policies and will be included in formal and other specialized training sessions (when available) at district offices. Volunteers must attend all mandatory safety trainings related to their volunteer position. Eligible volunteers who wish to obtain a Forest Service drivers’ license must take the Forest Service Defensive Driving class and be tested as a federally licensed vehicle operator. Obtaining a Forest Service driver’s license is only at the discretion of your district staff supervisor. Time Commitment: 24 hours of volunteer work per week per individual residing in the camp site during a continuous 90-day commitment. Work schedules will be determined by the district staff supervisor when appropriate in order to meet our commitment to public service. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: Full hookups available: electric, sewer, water.