Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000019L4l
ADDRESS:
789 Biscoe Road
Troy, North Carolina, 27371
DATES: 6/12/2024 – 6/11/2025
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Description:
Arrowhead Campground has 48 sites for Tent/RV camping. Sites #46-#49 are tent only. All sites, except for site #23, are accessible to people with disabilities. Each site has a table, grill, fire ring, lantern post and parking spur. The campground has 6 spigots/hydrants located around the campground for drinking water. A bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, and sinks is available. There is a family restroom located at the front of the bathhouse if privacy is desired. A 0.75-mile paved bicycle/walking path loops around the campground. The fee-station is located at the entrance to the campground. The host site is very spacious with full hookups.
Campground Host Duties:
- Assist campers by providing them with information, explaining basic forest regulations, assist with reservations, act as the eyes and ears of the Forest Service by monitoring use and reporting violations or emergencies to the proper authorities.
- Clean and service restrooms when needed (outside of the janitorial contracts time period), fire pits, campsites, and general ground maintenance
- Pick up litter.
- Work safely while adhering to all USFS safety policies.
- Have fun!
QUALIFICATIONS
Hosts are to be neat in appearance and to keep a tidy and welcoming camp site. Hosts should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures. They should be in the campground and available to the public 5 days out of each week, plus holidays, per their volunteer agreement. Days typically needing coverage are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Service hours are 8 am to 5 pm, but Hosts may be called upon 24 hours/day if needed.
SKILLS
- Camping
- Drivers License
- Hand Power Tools
- Other Trade Skills
- Visitor Information
- Working with People