Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000C9H1fAAF/campground-host
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ADDRESS: Lowman Ranger District; 7359 Highway 21; Lowman, Idaho 83637
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 6/28/2021 – 10/15/2021
DESCRIPTION:
On the beautiful Lowman Ranger District, you are surrounded by mountains, rivers, wildlife, lakes, trails (motorized and non-motorized) and roughly two hours from the city of Boise. If you want to experience the small-town mountain life and atmosphere, this is the place. The Frank Church River of No Return wilderness is nearby, as is the Sawtooth Mountain Range. The South Fork of the Payette River is known for its white water and scenic beauty.
Campground Hosts are being recruited for the Lowman Ranger District on the Boise National Forest. Host sites include: Bull Trout Campground and Deadwood Reservoir.
A free campsite will be provided for the Host(s) who must have a self-contained RV or trailer. Water is available to fill your tank from a hand pump well or will be delivered once a week. A dump tank is available at the host site. There are normally NO electric hook-ups. Tools and supplies will be furnished by the Forest Service.
Bull Trout Campground is one of our most sought-out campgrounds. It is our largest campground, located approximately 26 miles from Stanley, Idaho. There are 2 lakes and several ponds and trailheads nearby. The lakes provide an opportunity for fishing and paddling, while the trails offer OHV and equestrian use; and a short drive will take you to many scenic vistas.
Deadwood Reservoir is located 20 miles north of Highway 17 on Forest Road 555, which is a long, narrow gravel road. The hosts and recreation technician are responsible for four historic and treasured campgrounds. The Host’s RV site overlooks the reservoir and dam and is privately situated with a septic hook up and well. The reservoir provides an opportunity for fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, and OHV use. A short drive or ride will take you to many scenic vistas. The Deadwood Reservoir is the hardest to reach location on the Lowman Ranger District. The experience of connecting to its unparalleled landscape outweighs and even accentuates its challenges. Close by is Deadwood Outfitters lodge and guide service, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation activities.
A subsistence reimbursement allowance is available. Many of the campgrounds require driving on gravel roads. There is no cell phone coverage at the campsites. Boise, Cascade, Crouch, and Stanley are the closest towns for grocery shopping and resupply depending on the campground you will be working.
Adults are preferred, as are seniors or a family. The start and end dates of this opportunity will vary depending on weather conditions/snow.
As a Campground Host, you will typically be expected to:
- Greet campers
- Give directions
- Answer questions
- Hand out pamphlets if available
- Help campers feel at home
- Perform minor maintenance and inspect the campground
- Clean and stock restrooms
- Keep records
- Fill out forms
- Inform the Recreation Specialist or Recreation Technicians of needs and issues
A Host must work well with people, be personable and neat in appearance. Because our hosts work independently, they must know how to interact with visitors in a calm and professional manner yet know when to take steps to contact local law enforcement for additional help when a situation requires it.
The Host may be required to be on-site 5 days per week, especially on weekends and high-visitation holidays. A Host must generally be physically able to perform some raking, shoveling and sweeping. The most important job as a Campground Host is to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public. The Host is the first and sometimes the only contact with campground users, though Forest Service personnel will patrol the campgrounds daily or as often as possible.