Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS: Lake Havasu Field Office; Earp, California 92242
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
DATES: 3/8/2021 – 10/31/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing, boating and off-roading.
Visitor Services The host will be expected to serve as a visitor services/ interpretive resource person equipped to discuss and answer campground visitor inquiries concerning regional natural history, nearby points of interest, local road conditions, types of recreational activities in the area, and so forth.
-Wear a BLM hat or shirt while on duty
-Dust picnic tables and collect litter
– Inform visitors of local sites and recreational opportunities
– Answer any questions or direct visitors to the Lake Havasu Field Office for more information
– Inform visitors of the 14 day dispersed camping regulations at the time of their arrival
– Monitor 14 day use compliance (Visitors should be gone by noon on their 15th day.)
– Inform visitors of campground regulations (See attached)
– Inform visitors of Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles (See attached documents)
– Document any illegal activity and report back to Camp Host Volunteer Coordinator or BLM law enforcement
-Check In/Out site reservations on Recreation.gov
Site Maintenance The host will be responsible for general landscaping and cleanliness of the recreation site as well as reporting any repair and site needs to BLM staff. Host will always wear proper personal protective equipment and limit use of mechanized equipment to assigned project area.
-Identify damage to post and cable barrier
-Trim trees and vegetation
-Dispose of Burro manure
-Check/empty garbage cans
-Collect any gathered debris/waste and transport to designated dump locations
-Mop out/sweep and clean restroom daily
-Check/replenish toilet paper daily
-Clear spider webs from the restroom
-Check vault toilet water and waste levels
-Keep sidewalk clear and clean
-Promptly report any mechanical issues or supply needs to BLM staff
-Keep fee envelopes in stock and at the fee tube
– Inform BLM before fee envelope supply runs out
HOST INITIATIVE
BLM values the host’s service as a volunteer. The host is in a position to help solve many unforeseeable problems which are bound to arise. This agency and the visitors to this facility, will benefit greatly from the host’s presence here and from whatever experience or expertise the host may bring. BLM welcomes suggestions or comments the host may have concerning the recreation site and its operation. The BLM strives to provide a safe working environment for the host to enjoy their stay at the LHFO campgrounds and areas.
HOST BEHAVIOR
The host shall project a favorable image for the BLM by adhering to the rules and regulations of the recreation site. The host shall deal with the public in a friendly, courteous, and firm manner. The host may work with a variety of BLM specialists. The host is expected to maintain a cordial working relationship with BLM staff personnel.
- Carpentry
- Clerical/Office Machines
- Hand Power Tools
- Landscaping/Reforestation
- Office/Clerical
- Other Trade Skills
- Public Speaking
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
Work Environment
The majority of host work is outside. The volunteer must have prior knowledge of Lake Havasu desert terrain, extreme climate conditions and the ability to live in relatively remote areas sometimes with few amenities. Host must be familiar with safe and appropriate ways to deal with potential environmental conditions (extreme heat, flash flooding, high winds, etc).