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CAMPGROUND: North Cascades National Park Service Complex
SOURCE: Volunteer.gov
AVAILABILITY: 4/27/2020–9/18/2020
RV SITE: SITE DETAILS: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV sites are available in a private employee/volunteer campground in Newhalem, WA or as a designated host site within a public campground along Hwy-20. These sites have hookups for electric (50 amp), water, and sewer. Newly constructed shower and laundry facilities are located centrally near the private campsites. Cell reception may be available (dependent on location).
Volunteer Activities• Campground Host • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Visitor Information Photo Courtesy of NPS DescriptionNote about the 2020 Summer Season Recruitment: We still have opportunities available and look forward to reviewing volunteer candidates through early spring, or until all vacancies are filled. The beautiful North Cascades National Park Service Complex consists of North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. We are seeking energetic and friendly volunteers to serve as campground hosts for Newhalem Creek, Goodell Creek, and Colonial Creek Campgrounds for the 2020 summer season. Camp hosts work 32 hours per week (including holidays and weekends) with 3 consecutive days off each week. Volunteers are required to wear the National Park Service volunteer uniform at all times while on duty (shirts and hats provided). Host positions will begin in May and last through mid-September 2020 when the campgrounds close for the season. Preference will be given to applicants who are willing to commit to the full summer season. Duties: Update reservation placards for assigned sites in the reservation loops at the Newhalem and Colonial Creek Campgrounds Update first-come, first-served registration tags in the Newhalem, Colonial Creek, and Goodell Campgrounds Inform and educate campers on frequently asked questions about North Cascades National Park Service Complex, as well as park and camping regulations. Perform rounds in the campground twice a day (typically morning and late afternoon) by foot or by vehicle (electric vehicles in two of our largest campgrounds) to update reservation placards and site tags, check for fee and regulation compliance, and answer questions. Completing rounds by foot will require volunteers to walk 5-7 miles per day. A park vehicle will also be available for performing duties. Inform fee staff and/or maintenance of sanitation problems and maintenance issues. Report illegal or unsafe activities to Law Enforcement and/or fee staff using a park issued radio. Communicate with park staff via park radios. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required Favorable federal background investigation for access to federal facilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in collaboration with a team of other hosts and campground staff to get the job done Ability to communicate orally Ability to deal with stressful situations Ability to tolerate a variety of weather and working conditions while working outdoors Must possess a valid state driver’s license Campground descriptions: Newhalem Creek Campground Newhalem Creek Campground is located south of Washington State Route 20 at milepost 120, between the North Cascades Visitor Center and town of Newhalem. Located on the banks of the Skagit River, the campground has 111 individual sites and 2 group sites. The host site is located in Loop A at site 27 and includes the amenities of electric (50 amp, 20 amp outlets—adaptors needed for 30 amp power), water and sewer hookups. Cell phone reception is available through some cell providers. Goodell Creek Campground The main Goodell Creek Campground is located south of Washington State Route 20, while the group sites called Upper and Lower Goodell camps across SR 20 to the north. The main campground is situated in lush old growth forest on the banks of the Skagit River and contains 19 first-come, first-served sites. There is no campground host site within this smaller campground and it is served by the hosts and campground staff assigned to Newhalem Creek Campground. Colonial Creek Campground Colonial Creek campground is located off of Washington State Route 20 at milepost 130. Both the north and south campgrounds are situated in old growth forest on the shores of Diablo Lake. The 42 sites in the north campground are first-come, first-served, while the 100 sites in the south campground may be reserved. There is a host site available in the north loop with hookups for electric (50 amp and 20 amp outlets—adaptor needed for 30 amp power), water and sewer. There is no cell reception, landline telephone, or internet access available at Colonial Creek. — There is small private campground for employees and volunteers in Newhalem, WA featuring a newly-constructed laundry and shower facility for volunteer use. Volunteers may opt to be residential or on-site hosts in one of the two campground host sites, or may prefer to park in this smaller campground and serve as alternate hosts which rotate through the various campgrounds to cover the days off of residential hosts. The small community of Newhalem, WA is located approximately 15 miles east of Marblemount, WA. Reliable cell coverage is available through Verizon, and coverage through other cell phone companies is variable. There is a small general store in Newhalem with limited food options. The closest grocery store is located 35 miles away in Concrete, WA . The closest fuel and restaurants are located 15 miles away in Marblemount. Additional amenities are located in Sedro-Woolley and Burlington, approximately 60 miles from Newhalem. HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: RV sites are available in a private employee/volunteer campground in Newhalem, WA or as a designated host site within a public campground along Hwy-20. These sites have hookups for electric (50 amp), water, and sewer. Newly constructed shower and laundry facilities are located centrally near the private campsites. Cell reception may be available (dependent on location).