Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS:
Sawtooth National Forest
Sawtooth National Forest Fairfield Ranger District 102 1st Street E
Fairfield, Idaho 83327
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/24/2021 – 9/10/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Campground Host, Chaparral Campground, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho
Located in the majestic mountains of central Idaho, approximately 100 miles from Boise, Chaparral lies on the banks of the South Fork Boise River with towering ponderosa pines providing shade during the hot summer days. The campground is located along the South Fork Boise River approximately 3 miles east of Featherville, Idaho.
Self contained RV or travel trailer is required. Tools, campground supplies, potable water (non-pressurized), telephone, propane and septic will be provided. Host will need to provide their own power source if desired, as well as a vehicle that can travel gravel roads and be used to conduct campground maintenance. Hosts may received reimbursement for food and incidentals up to $28/day and may be reimbursed for mileage related directly to maintenance of the campground and adjacent areas.
This campground is located 60 miles from the nearest hospital and large grocery store. Featherville, Idaho is 3 miles to the west and has a hotel and a restaurant. The nearest fuel and small convenience store is located in Pine, Idaho approximately 15 miles away.
Requirements of the position:
Pass a minimal background check and possess a valid state driver’s license.
Volunteer a minimum of 4-6 hours a day/20-30 hours weekly and be available other times for public interactions.
DUTIES
We have one position open at this site. The campground host will be expected to clean campsites/fire pits, clean and stock vault-style toilets at Chaparral and four other campgrounds in the area, make public contacts, and other duties common to campground hosting. Volunteers need to be able to conduct light physical work such as raking, shoveling, pushing wheelbarrows, lifting up to 20 pounds, and operating weed eaters or leaf blowers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work location is outdoors in a remote campground on the South Fork of the Boise River.