Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000C98GCAAZ/campground-hostfore-lake-campground
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DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 6/1/2021 – 9/30/2021
DESCRIPTION:
This position requires on site residence at Fore Lake Recreation Area. The area is open 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. The host(s) is required to open and close the gate to the area. The Fore Lake area is comprised of 30 campsites, a large picnic/swim site on a small lake, and a fishing pier. A new campground bathhouse and a day use toilet facility were just constructed in 2003. The positions primary duties involve operation and maintenance of these facilities. The host also operates Lakeshore Group Camp.
Maintenance duties for this area include but not limited to:
- Daily cleaning of restrooms
- Litter pick-up and garbage removal including the day use area, campground, and fishing pier
- Cleaning grills
- Raking the swimming beach
- Removing dirt, mildew, and spider webs from signs, buildings, garbage containers, and tables
- Raking of leaves
- Sweeping sidewalks and shelters
- Minor repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds under the advice of District recreation technicians
- Mowing grass as needed (depending on mower availability)
Volunteers must have a friendly, helpful manner and enjoy dealing with a variety of people. They should have some familiarity with the natural environment of the campground, and be able to share this basic knowledge with visitors. Good communication skills, tactfulness, and patience are important. The volunteer must always remember that visitors are associating them with the US Forest Service – a public service agency funded by the taxpayers.
The volunteer must abide by the “Standards for Ethics and Conduct” for Forest Service and other federal employees. The volunteer should never discuss political issues, religion, ethnic, or racial differences or other topics that may be offensive to the public. Derogatory or offensive language must never be used in conversation with visitors.
Wear of the FS volunteer components may be required on weekends. The volunteer will present a clean and well-groomed appearance. The resident volunteer site will be kept clean, neat, and in compliance with all Forest rules and regulations.
Safety on the job and safety of visitors is the number one priority. Before beginning new tasks the volunteer should familiarize themselves with the safety requirements. Volunteers should consult the FS safety handbook and any pertinent Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). Volunteers are required to attend monthly District safety meetings.
Operation of FS vehicles may be required to perform the duties of this position. The volunteer will be required to furnish a copy their driving record (if out of state) and a copy of a valid state driver’s license prior to receiving a government driver’s license. Additionally, the FS will perform a background screening.
Forest Service staff will provide you with a safe work environment and will identify any potential hazards in the working area. While we strive to create the safest environment possible, it is impossible to eliminate all potential hazards when working outside in nature. Feel free to volunteer coordinator for more information on these or other topics.