Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 10650 Nyman Avenue; Hayward, Wisconsin 54843
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2021 – 9/30/2021
DESCRIPTION: “A campground host is a seasonal volunteer who agrees to serve in a National Forest campground. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.”
“The Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for a motivated volunteer to serve as a campground host at Namekagon Campground. The campground is located in northwest Wisconsin, near the towns of Cable and Hayward.
If you are interested in a bustling campground and excellent fishing, then Namekagon Campground is just the right place for you. Campsites are situated within a hardwood and hemlock forest.
Namekagon Campground is located on the northwest side of Lake Namekagon. The 3,227 acre lake has plenty of good fishing for musky, walleye, pike, bass, and panfish. Lake Namekagon is the headwaters to the scenic Namekagon River. There is a hiking trail across the street from the campground, and the North Country National Scenic Trail is close to the campground. There are also CAMBA mountain bike trails nearby. The lake also provides a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake. There is a sandy swim area, grassy picnic area, picnic shelter and boat landing at the campground.
There are 34 campsites available at Namekagon Campground. Twenty of the sites have electric hookups. The campground has two loops with waterfront campsites, and more secluded sites located in the woods. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are within 12 miles of this campground, in the town Cable.
DUTIES
General Duties of a Campground Host Include:
Serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
Greet visitors, provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions.
Serve as an important link to the Forest Service recreation staff.
Clean and resupply vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends, holidays, host will check facilities twice daily.
Clean campsites and fire rings after a campsite is vacated.
Check the boat landing and refuse collection area daily.
Perform some light maintenance as needed.
Assist visitors during any severe or inclement weather related emergencies.
Encourage visitors to “do the right thing” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations.
Post reservation placards provided by Forest Service staff.
Report any violations to Forest Service staff.
Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees or enforcing compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hosts are to be neat in appearance and to keep a tidy and welcoming campsite. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures.
There is electricity, landline phone, and holding tank hookup available at the Host site.”