Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000Zu8YAAS/ottawa-nf-campground-host
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ADDRESS: Ottawa National Forest; 1247 E. Wall St.; Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/1/2022 – 9/30/2022
DESCRIPTION:
A campground host is a seasonal volunteer who agrees to serve in a National Forest campground. Hosts are friendly, enjoy the outdoors and are eager to learn and share their knowledge.
The Lakewood/Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in northeast Wisconsin. Boulder Lake is in the county of Oconto and Langlade, near the town of White Lake, WI.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at this “recreation district.” The nearby Wolf River provides excellent opportunities for fishing, rafting, canoeing and kayaking white water. The Wolf River also has opportunities for world class trout fishing.
Boulder Lake campground is located on the south end of Boulder Lake. The 362-acre lake is a popular destination for anglers as it offers walleye, northern pike, bass, and pan fish. The lake also provides a great place for your kayak or canoe. Much wildlife can be viewed from the shores on the lake. There is a sandy beach and a grassy picnic area.
If you like to camp but want more than what our rustic campgrounds may offer, then Boulder is what you are looking for. Renovations were completed in Boulder Lake campground. Three shower buildings, flush toilets, and electric hookups were added to the campground. There is also an amphitheater by the beach area.
There are 89 family campsites (allowing up to 8 people per site).
There are 6 small group campsites (allowing up to 16 people per campsite) All of the group sites are on the reservation system at www.recreation.gov. NONE of the group sites have electric.
There are 4 large campsites (allowing up to 30 people per site).
Sites 9-16 have electricity and NO reservations.
Sites 40-54 are on the reservation system and have electrical hookups.
Sites 66, 68 and 81-89 are on the reservation system at www.recreation.gov. These sites do not have any electric.
The campground has waterfront campsites. Sites can be used for tents and RV camping. Each site has a campfire ring and a picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water is also available. The campground has 3 garbage collection areas and 3 recycling areas.
Fuel, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, and restaurants are within 10 miles of this campground, in the Town of White Lake. If you prefer a larger town, Antigo is approximately 30 miles away.
DUTIES
General duties of a campground host include:
Campground hosts will serve as the first contact many campers will have with the Forest Service. The experience should leave campers with a positive attitude.
Campground hosts must be identifiable, visible, and a positive representative of the Forest service. Maintain a groomed appearance, greet visitors and provide information, and display a courteous and helpful demeanor when rendering assistance to visitor questions. Host campsite will be tidy and welcoming to visitors.
Campground hosts will serve as an important link to the Forest Service Recreation staff.
Clean and resupply, vault toilets, bathrooms and shower facilities daily. On busy weekends and holidays, the bathrooms will be checked twice daily.
Campsites and fire rings will be cleaned after a campsite is vacated.
The beach, boat landing, and refuse collection area will be checked daily.
Some light maintenance will be required as needed.
Post reservation placards provided by the Forest Service.
Campground hosts will be asked to assist visitors during any severe inclement weather related emergencies.
Encourage visitors to “do the right things” by following all Forest Service rules and regulations.
Campground hosts do NOT do any collections or compliance in the campgrounds.
They do not enforce any of the Forest Service rules and regulations.
All supplies will be furnished by the Forest Service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
Hosts are to be neat in appearance when working with visitors.
Have adequate housing for extended periods of time.
Hosts should be in good physical condition and able to walk the campground several times a day.
All host work is performed in a variety of weather conditions including rain, humidity and heat, and varying temperatures.
Two hosts sites are available. One site has only electric, and the other has electric, sewer and water hookups.
SKILLS
Visitor Information
Working with People
JOB HAZARDS
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes