Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000fzAJAAY/eagle-creek-day-use-site-hostsummer-2023
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ADDRESS: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200
Hood River, Oregon 97031
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 4/28/2023 – 11/5/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Volunteer day use site host opportunity at the Eagle Creek Day Use/Trailhead Site in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for the Summer of 2023.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is looking for an enthusiastic couple to perform the duties of Day Use Site Host for the Eagle Creek Recreation Area for 2023! This opportunity is in the Columbia River Gorge, close to the community of Cascade Locks, Oregon and the many recreational opportunities located nearby. Eagle Creek Recreation Area is located at the trailhead of the Eagle Creek Trail, and includes a historic covered picnic pavilion, uncovered picnic sites with stone grills, and toilet facilities. The day use area was the original site of Eagle Creek Campground, the first developed campground in the U.S. Forest Service. It was later redeveloped into a day use site by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s.
The duties and responsibilities of this opportunity are as follows: Attend host and unit trainings as needed, maintain a daily log of chlorine meter readings, maintain a clean and attractive site for day use visitors, educate regarding rules and regulations of the site, report serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service Point of Contact or Law Enforcement as warranted, clean and maintain restrooms, grills, and grounds on a daily basis, and assist Eagle Creek Overlook and Campground hosts as needed. As this opportunity requires extensive public interaction, a couple who has an affinity for public engagement is needed. Past host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service. Electric, water and sewer hookups are provided as well as reimbursement for official travel and propane. Host receives $16 per day for living reimbursements. This site is next to train tracks and Interstate 84. Dates would be April 28th – November 5th, 2023. Actual volunteer work would occur from May 1st to October 31st, 2023.
DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities of this opportunity are as follows: Attend host and unit trainings as needed, maintain a daily log of chlorine meter readings, maintain a clean and attractive site for day use visitors, educate regarding rules and regulations of the site, report serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service Point of Contact or Law Enforcement as warranted, clean and maintain restrooms, grills, and grounds on a daily basis, and assist Eagle Creek Overlook and Campground hosts as needed. As this opportunity requires extensive public interaction, a couple who has an affinity for public engagement is needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
As this opportunity requires extensive public interaction, a couple who has an affinity for public engagement is needed. Past host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service.
SKILLS
General Assistance
Hand Power Tools
Visitor Information
Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work is performed in an outdoor setting in a parking/picnic area and trailhead environment.
JOB HAZARDS
General housekeeping
Slip, trip, and fall hazards
BACKGROUND/REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED
Yes