Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000TigbAAC/alsea-falls-recreation-area
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ADDRESS: Northwest Oregon District Office; 1717 Fabry Road SE; Salem, Oregon 97306
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
DATES: 3/20/2022 – 11/5/2022
DESCRIPTION:
This Bureau of Land Management volunteer host position is an opportunity to be a volunteer camp or day use host with the Northwest Oregon District, providing public service while hosting and maintaining the recreation site.
Opportunity for campground hosts from approximately the beginning of April 1st thru November 1st, with an option to extend season.
Hosts typically volunteer 4-5 days a week, which will include weekends and holidays. A full season’s commitment is required but we are willing to work with you. A typical commitment is 5 to 8 hours per day. Hosts are on duty in both the morning and evening during daylight hours to greet visitors and to conduct compliance checks. The Volunteer Coordinator or Park Manager will coordinate with the host regarding the time of day to complete any maintenance duties. The host is not required to stay on site during days off. The schedule could vary depending on seasonal demands and needs. Willing to work with volunteers/hosts on days worked/hours per day.
Hosts must provide their own RV or camp trailer in which to live onsite; or be willing to commute to site daily. Pets may be permitted on a case by case basis but have to be approved ahead of time. Please note that all pets must be on a leash, including host pets, within the campground and day use area.
Reimbursement for incidental expenses (items paid out of pocket for living at the site and utilities) vary from $9.50 to $28.50 a day depending on site and amenities; vehicle mileage may be provided. Minimum two month commitment for reimbursement. You must keep a daily log of your work with completed hours.
- Greeting guests
- Monitor trailheads and trail systems
- Providing visitor information about nearby recreational opportunities, site rules and regulations and other general knowledge
- Cleaning exterior and interior facilities (particularly bathroom buildings)
- Maintaining camp sites and restrooms.
- Checking for fee compliance, recording that information to pass along to recreation staff, and restocking fee envelopes
- Act as a public information source for visitors
- Monitor visitor use
- Clean and make periodic checks of restrooms
- Checking the fee envelope box
- Checking and cleaning of campsites
- Inform employees of any maintenance needs or visitor problems
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
Volunteers must enjoy the outdoors and living in a secluded environment, be able to communicate with and assist recreational visitors, be in good health, and enjoy talking with travelers about recreation opportunities in the area. Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located about 27 miles southwest of Corvallis, 8 miles southeast of the town of Alsea, and about 13 miles west of Monroe. The BLM will provide a campsite with potable water and propane refills. There are no phone, electricity or water/sewer utilities available at Alsea Falls.