Volunteer
Job Description
Looking for an RV-owning couple to live and volunteer in Zion’s campgrounds during the 2022 season. (Couple preferred but not necessary).
1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022
This position application is for a two month commitment starting in 2022. Please indicate what months you would like to volunteer. 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
- 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
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
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.