Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d0000011RlX
ADDRESS:
Hwy 101
Port Angeles, Washington, 98363
DATES: 5/16/2025 – 9/15/2025
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Olympic National Forest is seeking a volunteer host at Klahowya Campground for the 2025 season!
Adjacent to the south shore of the Sol Duc River, the rain forest setting hosts an accessible interpretive nature trail, fishing, picnicking, and trails to explore the natural beauty.
Duties:
- Greet visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude, provide appropriate Forest information.
- Assist with campsite registration as needed and encourage fee compliance.
- Hosts do not enforce forest rules and regulations or collect any fees but do encourage visitors to recreate responsibly.
- Clean and resupply restroom facilities daily, includes replacing toilet paper, sweeping/mopping restroom floors, cleaning bathroom toilets.
- Picking up litter within the campground.
- Other duties performed as needed includes removing cobwebs and hornet nests from buildings, cleaning campfire pits and grills, extinguishing unattended campfires, and trimming brush along trails.
- Physical duties include walking the campground, long periods of standing, and carrying supplies (up to 20lbs.)
- Report any issues or concerns should be to the Recreation Manager and Staff.
- Positively represent the Olympic National Forest.
Position Details & Expectations:
The camp host site has water, electric, and sewer hookups. Hosts will remain on site 5 days per week, Thursday through Monday, and be available to answer visitor questions within reasonable hours, usually 9am-7pm. A stipend will be given at $35/day worked. Propane costs will not be reimbursed. A Forest Service volunteer name tag, badge and vest will be issued upon arrival and returned at the end of the season. Start and end dates may be negotiable.
Campground Description:
Klahowya Campground is located on Highway 101 approximately 20 miles east of Forks, Washington and sits along the Sol Duc River in a second-growth forest. There are 55 single campsites and one double campsite which are all first-come, first-served. The campground offers potable water and vault toilets, as well as a short 0.3 mile interpretive trail.
Area Description:
The area is generally mild in temperature and may be cold or rainy during the early summer. The weather warms up over the season, and the campground provides ample shade and river access for hot days. Nearby attractions include Sol Doc Hot Springs, Lake Crescent, Neah Bay and Mt. Muller, as well as access to the Discovery Trail system. The Sol Duc river is popular for tubing and fishing. The nearest town of Forks, WA is approximately 20 miles west. Forks is a full service town with gas, groceries, a hospital and more.
More information about the Klahowya Campground can be found on the Olympic National Forest website
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