Campground Host Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000006gfhf
ADDRESS: 12740 Highway 12 Orofino, Idaho, 83544
DATES: 2025-05-15
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest is seeking enthusiast candidates to serve as campground hosts for the 2025 season on the North Fork Ranger District. Host opportunities are available at the following sites:
Kelly Forks Campground: Tucked away in a heavily wooded, streamside location at the confluence of Kelly Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Northwest Idaho, is Kelly Forks Campground. With 14 campground sites, a group area, campground host and a hiking trail going directly up to Flat Mountain from the site, horseback riding trails in the vicinity, swimming and an abundant watchable wildlife, Kelly Forks has a little of everything. Also, for the all the anglers out there, Kelly Forks boasts a Blue Ribbon cutthroat trout stream (catch and release).
Washington Creek Campground: Crossing the bridge over to Washington Creek Campground, visitors gain a splendid view overlooking the North Fork of the Clearwater River. This campground offers one host site and 23 campsites (including one group site). Each site contains a gravel parking pad, picnic table and fire ring, with access to 5 restrooms and 3 water spigots which are distributed around the loop for visitors’ convenience. Washington Ridge Trail departs from the campground, offering visitors quick access to higher elevation perspective. The trail is open to hikers, stock users, bicyclists and motorcycles. With river access along the full length of the campground, the area also offers ample opportunities for fishing, swimming or just dipping one’s toes in the crisp clear water.
Host opportunities typically run from approximately mid-May through mid-September, with a minimum 1-month commitment (3-4 months preferred). Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day/20 hours per week. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs. Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that campground visitors have reservations or occupy a first-come first-serve site, and only camp at their designated site during their stay
- Educates visitors about rules and regulations of the campground and Forest (quiet hours, occupant limit, fire restrictions, etc.)
- Reports serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service point of contact or Law Enforcement as warranted.
- Cleans and maintains restrooms, fire rings, and grounds
- Communicates professionally with visitors; affinity for engaging with the public is required
DUTIES:
- Clean vault restrooms daily (cleaning toilet riser, restocking toilet paper, and sweeping and mopping floor)
- Pick up litter during daily walk-through of campgrounds
- Clean out fire rings/campsites as needed
- Report all major maintenance needs, vandalism, and other problems
- Assist Forest Service staff with maintenance at campground as needed
- Educate and inform visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities in addition to rules and regulations of the Forest
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, campsites, etc.
- Upbeat and positive attitude
- Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must have and maintain a functioning personal vehicle
- Must provide their own RV or camp trailer (and UTV/ATV, if desired).
Tagged as: SUMMER '25
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