Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09t000000BDGWL
ADDRESS:
Sawtooth National Forest
Fairfield Ranger District
102 1st Street E
Fairfield, Idaho, 83327
DATES:
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTOIN:
Located in the majestic mountains of central Idaho, approximately 100 miles from Boise, Chaparral lies on the banks of the South Fork Boise River with towering ponderosa pines providing shade during the hot summer days. The campground is located along the South Fork Boise River approximately 3 miles east of Featherville, Idaho.
Self contained RV or travel trailer is required. Tools, campground supplies, potable water (non-pressurized), telephone, propane and septic will be provided. Host will need to provide their own power source if desired, as well as a vehicle that can travel gravel roads and be used to conduct campground maintenance. Hosts may received reimbursement for food and incidentals up to $28/day and may be reimbursed for mileage related directly to maintenance of the campground and adjacent areas.
This campground is located 70 miles from the nearest hospital and large grocery store. Featherville, Idaho is 3 miles to the west and has a hotel and a restaurant. The nearest fuel and small convenience store is located in Pine, Idaho approximately 15 miles away.
Requirements of the position:
- Pass a minimal background check and possess a valid state driver’s license.
- Volunteer a minimum of 4-6 hours a day/20-30 hours weekly and be available other times for public interactions.
- Volunteers need to be able to conduct light physical work in an outdoor setting, such as: raking, shoveling, pushing wheelbarrows, lifting up to 20 pounds, and operating weed eaters.
Preferred Candidates:
- Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain daily written logs
- Ability to interact with diverse visitors while maintaining a positive, helpful and non-confrontational attitude.
Volunteer Detail Information:
- We have one position open at this site. The campground host will be expected to clean campsites, clean and stock vault toilets in the campground as well as other campgrounds along the South Fork Boise River and Willow Creek, traveling up to 20 miles round trip per day. HOst will also made public contacts, inform campers of fees/rules, and other duties common to campground hosting.