Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000TiGqAAK/lac-vieux-desert-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; 1247 E. Wall St.; Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2022 – 9/30/2022
DESCRIPTION:
A campground host is a seasonal volunteer who agrees to serve in a National Forest campground. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
Lac Vieux Desert has often been translated as Lake of the Desert. However, in Canadian-French it means an old clearing and refers to cultivation of land by native people on the islands in the lake. Lac Vieux Desert is the headwaters of the Wisconsin River and in earlier times was at the intersection of five trade routes. The campground, which is located on the west shore of the lake, has a swim beach, boat landing and a picnic shelter. Lac Vieux Desert is known for its musky, walleye, bass, and northern pike fishing.
There are 31 campsites available at Lac Vieux Desert Campground. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water are also available. The campground has trash collection and a recycling area. Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are from 3-8 miles with Phelps and Land O’ Lakes being the nearby communities. Both towns are well known vacation destinations of the northwoods.
General duties of a campground host include:
- Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with representing the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
- Greet visitors, provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions.
- Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff.
- Clean and resupply 7 vault bathrooms daily. On busy weekends and holidays, host will check the bathrooms twice a day.
- Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated.
- Check the boat landing and refuse collection area daily.
- Perform some light maintenance as needed.
- Post reservation placards provided by Forest Service staff.
- Assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies.
- Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and local regulations.
- Campground hosts are not responsible for collecting recreation fees or enforcing compliance.
- Hosts will report any violations to their principal agency contact who will have the authority to enforce regulations.
Requirements:
- Be identifiable, visible, and be a positive representative of the Forest Service. Maintain a groomed appearance when communicating with visitors.
- Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors.
- Have adequate housing for extended periods of time.
- Be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day.
All host duties are performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures.
There is an electrical hook-up available at the Lac Vieux Desert Campground Host Site. There is no sewer hook-up. Water is available at hand-pumps located within the campground.