Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Siuslaw National Forest; 855 Highway 101; Reedsport, Oregon 97467
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 4/15/2021 – 12/31/2021
DESCRIPTION:
We have volunteer campground host positions available on the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. These positions are full time and we ask that volunteers work weekends. Host duties include talking to visitors about local points of interest, informing visitors of regulations, and performing general cleanup around the campground. The campground season varies on the type of campground available, 8 campgrounds are open year round and 5 campgrounds close in the winter months.
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is located on the Siuslaw National Forest, OHV riding, fishing, hiking and whale watching is one of the many attraction in this area.
We have volunteer campground host positions available, these positions are full time and we ask that volunteers work 5 days a week. Host duties include talking to visitors about local points of interest, informing visitors of regulations, and performing general cleanup around the campground. Camp Hosts will not be required to handle any law enforcement issues. All violations can be reported to law enforcement and recreation staff.
Volunteer Coordinator will provide training and support in duties. Hosts perform duties independently without direct supervision. An RV pad with hookups will be provided. We are looking for hosts who have strong communication skills, are customer service-oriented and love being in a beautiful area!
RV’s or Camp Trailers in good conditions are mandatory.
DUTIES
· Greet visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Assist with campsite registration, answer questions and assure compliance with regulations.
· Keep restrooms and campsites neat and clean.
· Perform light maintenance of campsites.
· Put out any unattended campfires.
· Maintain a neat, clean and organized host site as an example to the visiting public.
· Represent Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in a professional and courteous manner.
· Report any law enforcement issues to law enforcement and recreation staff.
· Keep recreation staff updated on any issues regarding campers, campsite facilities or maintenance needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Friendly and outgoing personality with good verbal and written communications skills.
· Ability to perform light cleanup work in outdoor conditions.
· Interact with a diversity of visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful, and non-confrontational attitude.
· Ability to serve independently without direct supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor Work Environment:
• The Recreation area weather is generally mild and may be cold and rainy during the summer: day-time high temperatures routinely will 70 degrees F; overnight low temperatures are generally in the 50 degrees F range.
• This area is located on the Oregon Coast and can get cold at times.