Camp Host

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000DH3Rp

ADDRESS: 1661 South Fourth Street  El Centro, California, 92243

DATES: 10/16/2025 – 4/13/2026

DEPT: Bureau of Land Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please reach out to Roger Rubio directly if interested in this position r1rubio@blm.gov. Looking for 1 volunteer or a couple.

Campground host serves as the first line of contact for members of the public recreating at the campground. Primary duty is to provide information to the public about natural and cultural resources and recreation opportunities. Must be courteous, professional and maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees, government agency representatives, and visiting public. BLM Volunteers are expected to set an example for visitors to the Imperial Sand Dunes by following all ISDRA rules, regulations, and policies. BLM Volunteers must also adhere to all relevant BLM policies including but not limited to following the public contact protocol identified in the Volunteer Camp Host Risk Assessment, Equal Employment opportunity, Anti-Discrimination/ Harassment Policies, and Drugs/ Alcohol.

Camp Host site next to Ranger station has full hookups: water, electricity, and sewer dump. Buttercup also has access to washer and dryer inside the ranger station. During Holiday weekends camp host are going to be required to be on site and available to visitors from Thursday-Monday. These are peak visitation times, and the camp host may be asked to work extra days to help with visitors’ questions when the ranger station is closed, or no BLM employees are present. This area is a high traffic area with loud noises throughout the day and night especially during the high visitation holidays (ohv traffic, loud music, high public use, etc.) To receive reimbursement, the Campground Host must complete and document up to 40 hours of service each week. Campground hosts will be provided with season permits (max of 2) for vehicles.

Other Duties:

• Answer visitor questions and distribute BLM information (maps and brochures),

• Provide general ISDRA information including rules, regulations, policies, and recreation opportunities. Volunteer hosts do not have the authority to enforce any BLM rules or regulations, or local or state laws, and they are to contact BLM Law Enforcement, Visitor Services Staff, or San Bernardino Dispatch (FICC)if an issue arises.

• Conduct ISDRA fee permit compliance checks and inform visitors who need an ISDRA permit where ISDRA permits can be purchased. Inform any BLM employee (Law Enforcement or any BLM Visitor Services staff of violations)

• Issue campfire permits to visitors, and store permit copies in a secure location to be submitted to the supervisor at the end each month.

• Serve as a point of contact for medical, law enforcement, and other emergencies that require BLM or other agency assistance, when needed.

• Conduct basic campground and station maintenance including, but not limited to, sweeping walkways, trimming/pruning vegetation, picking up trash, dry cleaning vault toilets, and restocking toilet paper.

• Notify BLM of major maintenance issues (i.e. broken doors/ handles/ windows, graffiti, downed road signs, and significant sand on roadways.)

Conducting permit compliance and reporting findings to BLM Visitor Services staff and/or Law Enforcement

o Monitor for ghost camping, saving space and staying past the 14-day camping limit. Report any findings to BLM Visitor Services staff and Law Enforcement.

o Inform visitors on upcoming education outreach events within the ISDRA

Generally moderate physical activity, may include frequent lifting and bending, climbing into and out of vehicles or OHV’s, transferring equipment no more than 50 lbs. to multiple locations. Be able to withstand different weather conditions. Be able to walk in soft sand when required.

You will be required to wear BLM approved and provided volunteer items while conducting duties. A background check may be required upon selection

Tagged as: Couples / Duos, Single / Solo, WINTER