Job Description
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IMPORTANT NOTE: All positions are posted on the volunteer portal (https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/od?from=39289). If you view the volunteer portal, parks with openings for 2021 are listed to the left. You’ll need to search for the title of this position to view the description.
Maintenance
Location: Sheps Canyon
Duties: Keeps the park in top shape for visitors.
Address: South Western South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD
Website: https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/sheps-canyon-recreation-area/
Type: On-site
Campsite: Full hook-up (water, sewer, electric)
Service: Minimum 24 hours per person per week
GENERAL INFORMATION
Protecting, managing and interpreting South Dakota’s natural lands and wildlife are no small tasks. Each year, hundreds of people donate their time and talents to do just that as they volunteer within our state park system. On-site volunteers are provided with a campsite during their service in exchange for 24 hours of service per person per week.
The majority of volunteer sites are full hook-up (water, sewer and electric). Volunteers provide their own housing and personal items. Service is purely volunteer. These are unpaid positions. Most work takes place on the weekends, but schedules are fairly flexible. Commuter volunteers travel from home and work as needed.
- Campground Host: Greets visitors and keeps an eye on campground activities.
- Campground Attendant: Interacts with visitors, check in campers and keep an eye on campground activities.
- General Volunteer: Helps out in all areas of visitor services and park maintenance.
- Maintenance: Keeps the park in top shape for visitors.
- Office: Interacts with visitors, answer phone, take messages and assist with general office duties.
- Programs and Events: Interprets natural surroundings for visitors.
- Special Projects: Contributes to special projects and suggests new ones.
- Visitor Center: Greets and shares information with visitors.
MORE INFORMATION:
- Most positions run mid-May to mid-September.
- Some positions can start as early as April and run through October.
- As little as one month of service is considered. Preference is given to volunteers who can serve several months or have previous volunteer experience.
- Individuals and couples are considered for each of the positions.
- All applicants offered a position must pass a criminal background check. We cover all associated costs.
- Custer State Park also has needs for winter/spring volunteers. Please indicate your availability on your application.