Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Zion National Park; Zion National Park; Springdale, Utah 84767
DEPT: National Park Service
DATES: 7/1/2021 – 11/30/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Looking for an RV-owning couple to live and volunteer in Zion’s campgrounds for two or three month commitments available from July to November. (Couple preferred but not necessary.)
This position application is for either two or three month commitments between July 1, 2021 and November 30, 2021. When applying, please make sure you list the exact months you are available. Couples do not need to submit separate applications; you can include both people on one application.
Campground hosts provide a valuable point of contact for visitors staying in park campgrounds. Hosts are official representatives of the National Park Service (NPS) and are required to wear the NPS volunteer uniform while on duty. Campground hosts work four days a week.
Campground host duties include, but are not limited to:
- Roving the campground throughout the day between 7 am and 9 pm
- Assisting campers finding campsites and/or reminding them about check-out times
- Educating visitors on campground regulations
- Removal of camping tags
- Providing a variety of visitor information on the shuttle system, Ranger and Jr Ranger programs, backcountry permits, hiking, and/or other activities within the park
Campground host duties include, but are not limited to:
- Roving the campground throughout the day between 7 am and 9 pm
- Assisting campers finding campsites and/or reminding them about check-out times
- Educating visitors on campground regulations
- Removal of camping tags
- Providing a variety of visitor information on the shuttle system, Ranger and Jr Ranger programs, backcountry permits, hiking, and/or other activities within the park
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to:
- Provide good communication and customer service to domestic and international visitors of all backgrounds and abilities
- Work independently
- Learn about the park quickly
- Own a RV/Motor Home/5th Wheel
Zion’s campgrounds are large and busy, but have beautiful views. Hosts are very much appreciated by park staff.
“Shoulder” season mornings start chilly but warm up when the sun comes over the canyon walls. Average monthly temperatures can be found here:
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/images/WeatherChart_1.jpg?maxwidth=1200&autorotate=false
RV pads with full hook-ups are provided. Pay laundry facilities are located closely in the gateway town of Springdale.