Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000ULW9AAO/campground-host
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ADDRESS: John Redmond Reservoir; 1565 Embankment Rd SW; Burlington, Kansas 66839-8911
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DATES: 4/1/2022 – 10/31/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Managed by The US Army Corps of Engineers, John Redmond Reservoir located near Burlington Kansas and 11 miles south of Interstate-35 is looking to fill 3 volunteer campground host positions for the 2022 recreation season. Duties include but are not limited to:
o Assist campers with registration. Campground hosts do not handle any money or checks. Campsite registration is completed online or over the phone thru recreation.gov.
o Provide campground monitoring, general information and answer questions.
o Inform campers of regulations and report violations to on-duty Park Ranger or volunteer coordinator.
o Perform light maintenance duties including painting, updating bulletin boards, trail maintenance, tree maintenance, landscaping maintenance and other duties as assigned.
o Assist campers with registration. Campground hosts do not handle any money or checks. Campsite registration is completed online or over the phone thru recreation.gov.
o Provide campground monitoring, general information and answer questions.
o Inform campers of regulations and report violations to on-duty Park Ranger or volunteer coordinator.
o Perform light maintenance duties including painting, updating bulletin boards, trail maintenance, tree maintenance, landscaping maintenance and other duties as assigned.
o May be required to pass a background check.
o Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
o Provide your own personal RV accommodations maintained to be welcoming and approachable by the public.
- Backpacking/Camping
- Drivers License
- General Assistance
- Hand Power Tools
- Landscaping/Reforestation
- Public Speaking
- Visitor Information
- Working with People
o Work environment will be mostly outdoors. Temperature and weather conditions can vary widely. Temperatures can range from 30’s in the shoulder seasons to100+ degrees during the summer months.
o John Redmond is a flood control reservoir and mild to extreme flooding can be expected which may require evacuation. May be required to assist with the evacuation of the recreating public.