Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000ToHqAAK/whitewater-falls-site-host
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ADDRESS: Nantahala Ranger District; 124 Whitewater Falls Lane; Cashiers, North Carolina 28717
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/10/2022 – 9/18/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Host(s) will greet and assist hikers and day users by answering general questions, explaining regulations that apply to them, assisting in keeping the exterior and interior facilities clean, and by serving as a liaison between day users and Forest Service staff. (Garbage removal and bathroom maintenance will NOT be the responsibility of the host.) Single RV pad with sceptic and electricity will be provided. Cell service is limited, but absent.
“Whitewater Falls owes its existence to the Blue Ridge Escarpment, a sharp drop in elevation between the mountains and the Piedmont. With a 411-foot plunge, Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. South Carolina’s Lower Whitewater Falls falls another 400 feet. Because of the escarpment’s difficult access and rugged terrain, much of the area receives few visitors and has remained wild and undeveloped over the years. In the cool, moist shade of the steep slopes and rock cliffs, wildflowers and salamanders abound. This wild land is also a perfect haven for a rich array of ferns, mosses and fungi. Enjoy the beauty of blooms and berries throughout the seasons.” – fs.usda.gov
Host Duties – greeting visitors, providing information to the public including fee information, parking regulations, and explaining rules for recreating on and using forest land.
Minor Site Maintenance – addressing health and safety issues, keeping the day use area clean and free of litter, assisting with grounds upkeep such as weed-whacking, leaf blowing, minor carpentry such as fence and sign repair, minor plumbing, grounds maintenance, reporting any hazards to an immediate supervisor, and other duties as assigned by Forest Service personnel. (Currently, the bathroom cleaning and garbage removal is under contract and not the responsibility of the host(s).)
Volunteer(s) must be willing to interact with the general public in a polite and professional manner, assist Forest Service personnel in light grounds maintenance, and be able to pass a criminal background check.