Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000CcbpF
ADDRESS: Chickahominy Campground- located on Hwy 20 between Bend and Burns, Oregon, at milepost 100. Approximately 32 miles west of Burns. null, Oregon, null
DATES: 2025-06-30
DEPT: Bureau of Land Management
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready for your next adventure? The BLM is looking for a fun, friendly, and reliable volunteer to serve as Campground Host at Chickahominy Reservoir Recreation Site in southeast Oregon’s wide-open High Desert. This is your chance to spend a few unforgettable months outdoors, greeting travelers and being part of a public lands team that values your time and energy.
Chickahominy Reservoir has been a go-to fishing destination since 1967, stocked yearly with rainbow trout. You’ll meet fellow nature-lovers from all over, all while enjoying wide-open views and peaceful sunrises right from your campsite.
Why Host at Chickahominy?
- Free campsite with electrical and water hook-ups
- Garbage and wastewater services provided
- Monthly reimbursement (individual or couple)
- Vast scenery, from rugged ridges to wildlife-rich foothills
- Some of the best trout fishing in Eastern Oregon
- Opportunities for ice fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing
What Hosts Do:
- Greet and assist visitors
- Monitor campground conditions
- Perform light maintenance (trash pickup, site checks, etc.)
- Report issues to BLM staff and help keep the area welcoming and safe
Requirements:
- Be 18+ years old
- Have your own trailer, camper, or motor home
- Commit to at least 3 months of spring/early summer service; a second, shorter opportunity may also be available in the fall
- Be available on weekends and holidays, with mid-week time off
Campground Quick Facts:
- 28 dry campsites (first-come, first-served)
- Boat ramp, fish cleaning station, vault restrooms, and drinking water
- $16/night per vehicle; $5 for extra vehicles
- Popular trout fishing in spring and fall; ice fishing in winter
- Shade is limited and winds can be strong—tie things down!
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