Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000YSUNAA4/tree-of-heaven-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District; 63822 Highway 96, PO Box 377; Happy Camp, California 96039
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/14/2022 – 10/15/2022
DESCRIPTION:
Volunteer Campground Hosts: Facilitate visitors’ stay at the beautiful Tree of Heaven Campground along the Klamath Wild and Scenic (Recreational) River.
The Klamath National Forest is a recreational gem for fishing (Salmon and Steelhead), hiking, white water sports and so much more. We have volunteer campground host positions available at Tree of Heaven Campground, located along the Klamath River, 15 minutes from Yreka, CA. There is no wifi or cell reception in the campground, but a land-line phone and Forest Service radio will be made available. These positions are full time and we ask that volunteers work on Saturday & Sunday. Host duties include talking to visitors about local points of interest, informing visitors of regulations, and performing maintenance and cleanup around the campground. Camp Hosts will not be required to handle any law enforcement issues. All violations can be reported to the district office and law enforcement will be contacted.
The campground season is from mid-May to Mid-October. Shorter commitments may be considered but a period of at least four consecutive weeks is requested.
Local staff will provide training and support in duties. Hosts perform duties independently without direct supervision. Staff will make regular contact to provide support, heavy maintenance and regulatory compliance. Host may receive per diem reimbursement for days worked, and an RV pad with hookups will be provided. We are looking for hosts who have strong communication skills, are customer service-oriented and love being in a beautiful area!
RV’s or Camp Trailers are mandatory.
DUTIES
· Greet visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Assist with campsite registration, answer questions and assure compliance with regulations.
· Keep restrooms and campsites neat and clean.
· Perform light maintenance of campsites.
· Put out any unattended campfires.
· Maintain a neat, clean and organized host site as an example to the visiting public.
· Represent the Klamath National Forest in a professional and courteous manner.
· Report any law enforcement issues to law enforcement and recreation staff.
· Keep recreation staff updated on any issues regarding campers, campsite facilities or maintenance needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Friendly and outgoing personality with good verbal and written communications skills.
· Ability to perform light maintenance work in outdoor conditions.
· Interact with a diversity of visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful, and non-confrontational attitude.
· Ability to serve independently without direct supervision.
SKILLS
Backpacking/Camping
Drivers License
General Assistance
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor Work Environment:
• The Klamath River area is generally hot and dry during the summer: day-time high temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees F; overnight low temperatures are generally in the 60 degrees F range. Cool and rainy weather typically commences in late September.
• Klamath River flows are controlled by upstream dam and hydroelectric facilities. Water temperatures are cold during snowmelt season through June, then warm to over 70 degrees during mid-summer. Water quality can be adversely affected by blue-green algae during the late summer.
• Wildfires regularly occur in the Klamath Mountains during the latter half of the summer, and can cause smoky conditions with poor air quality for extended periods of time.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes