Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000Yar6AAC/warren-bridge-campground
——
ADDRESS: Pinedale Field Office; 1625 West Pine Street; Pinedale, Wyoming 82941
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
DATES: 5/20/2022 – 9/30/2022
DESCRIPTION:
The Campground which is located 20 minute drive from Pinedale, WY. We are looking for a camp host who will be the acting friendly face of the Bureau of Land Management and assist in the maintenance and care of the campground.
This 16-unit campground and day use site is adjacent to Highway 191/189 and is enroute to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The campground sits at and elevation of 7300′ and is located directly on the Green River, providing excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground is a first-come, first-serve site with picnic tables, fire rings, water hydrants, trash service, and a dump station.
Hosts volunteer five days a week, running from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The schedule is tailored to address high use periods, and therefore includes weekends and holidays. Two days off occur mid-week. Hosts must provide their own RV or camp trailer in which to live onsite. A RV pad will be provided with sewer and water hookup. We are looking for either an individual or a couple for this opportunity.
Campground hosts will need to work independently with little or no supervision. Work will be entirely outdoors. The campground and surrounding area will see variable weather conditions throughout the season, including lows in the 30s or 40s, sporadic rain or snow. High temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Work will be done at a high elevation.
Season: The week before Memorial Day weekend – the week after Labor Day weekend (16 weeks). Snow often limits access to the campground from mid-November through mid-May. If funding and weather allow, the host season can be extended beyond Labor Day in the fall (through September and into October) to assist with visitation during the hunting season.
Weekly Schedule: Thursday – Monday including holidays, off Tuesday & Wednesday; additional leave needs can be negotiated with recreation staff.
DUTIES
Hosts perform daily responsibilities independently without direct supervision. Recreation employees will make contact to provide support, perform heavy maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Host Duties will include the following:
Welcoming visitors and providing appropriate area information
Informing visitors of BLM Regulations and campground rules
Encouraging fee compliance and campground rule compliance
Tracking daily arrivals and posting incoming reservations
Performing light landscape and bathroom maintenance
Trash and fire pit cleanup throughout the campground
Reporting emergencies and providing recreation staff with pertinent information
Setting a positive camping example for other visitors, keeping a clean, presentable and welcoming campsite and encouraging common courtesy throughout the campground
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent volunteer candidates for these positions will have the following strengths:
Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills
Ability to perform light maintenance work in outdoor conditions
Ability to maintain daily written logs
Ability to interact with diverse visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful and non-confrontational attitude
Requirements of the opportunity
Pass a minimal background check and possess a valid state driver’s license.
Volunteer minimum of 4-6 hours a day / 20-30 hours weekly and be available other times for public interactions
Provide your own personal RV accommodations, maintained to be welcoming and approachable by the public.
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Conservation Education
Drivers License
First Aid Certificate
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Landscaping/Reforestation
Public Speaking
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Developed campground with a vault toilet, public potable water system, and hookups. Work will be entirely outdoors in variable weather conditions related to high desert elevations.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes