Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 1247 E. Wall St.; Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2021 – 11/29/2021
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 Eagle River/Florence Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is looking for a motivated volunteer to serve as a campground host at Kentuck Lake Campground.
There are two time periods available for hosting at Kentuck: May 1st – June 12th or August 1st – September 30th. The campground is actually opened through November 29th, if one would wish to stay longer.
Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake in a stand of maple. The 955-acre lake is popular with anglers and has abundant walleye, bass, crappies and panfish. Kentuck Lake is connected to Spectacle Lake Campground by a scenic 2.5 mile long hiking trail.
There are 31 campsites available at Kentuck Lake. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area. Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are in nearby Eagle River which is 16 miles away.
DUTIES
General duties of a campground host include:
Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with representing 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.
Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff.
Clean and resupply 5 vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends and holidays, host will check the bathrooms twice a day.
Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated.
Check the boat landing and refuse collection area daily.
Perform some light maintenance as needed.
Post reservation placards provided by Forest Service staff.
Assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies.
Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations.
Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees or enforcing compliance.
Hosts will report any violations to their principal agency contact who will have the authority to enforce regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Be identifiable, visible, and be a positive representative of the Forest Service. Maintain a groomed appearance when communicating with visitors.
Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors.
Have adequate housing for extended periods of time.
Be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day.
All host duties are performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures.
There is a water and an electrical hook-up available at the Kentuck Lake Campground Host Site. There is no sewer hook-up.