Camp Host

Lee County Parks and Recreation is looking for a Camp Host Volunteer for November 2026 – December 2026.

The primary role of a Camp Host Volunteer is to provide park visitors with information and to assist park staff with keeping the campground, restrooms, and hiking trails accessible and clean during our seasonal (high visitation) months. This is accomplished by encouraging compliance with the park rules and policies, preforming tasks related to campground and trail maintenance as assigned, and acting as a contact when park staff is off duty or not available. Additional Camp Host roles may be assigned to support park operations.

Selected applicants must successfully pass a background check and then participate in a Volunteer Orientation and a Camp Host Orientation.

Camp Host Volunteers must fulfill a minimum of 20 hours (min) to 25 hours (max) per week. If two volunteers occupy a single site, this may be shared between them in exchange for a free RV site (includes electricity, water, and sewer hookups).

Camp Hosts may park a suitable motorhome or travel trailer in good condition on site, subject to approval by the site supervisor. Pets are prohibited on park property and will not be allowed to reside within the motorhome.

Essential Job Duties: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Represent Lee County Parks & Recreation in a positive professional manner at all times.

• Confirm reservations, take on site registration, collect revenue, assign campsites, and distribute parking passes.

• Answer inquires via phone or in person providing information on park services, rules, and policies.

• Communicate potential or actual problems to park staff and when needed report emergency situations to the proper authorities (Camp Hosts do not enforce park rules; however, they do educate visitors on park rules and policies).

• Assist park staff with preparing campsites for rental by picking up trash, cleaning out fire-rings, cleaning out grills, and raking site.

• Assist park staff with cleaning the bathhouse toilets, sinks, and showers.

• Assist park staff with collection of revenues.

• Light pruning of hiking trails.

• Assist park staff with paddle craft rentals by cleaning paddle craft, putting boats in the water, distributing safety gear, etc.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of simple record keeping and basic arithmetic.

• Ability to use basic office equipment such as computer, printer, copier, scanner.

• Ability to read, understand, and apply policies pertaining to the use and operations of CRP.

• Ability to work in a professional and courteous manner with little to no supervision.

• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively in English; bilingual abilities valued.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Must be over the age of 18 and physically able to carry out assigned duties.

• Must have an approved volunteer application and successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Must have a suitable motorhome or travel trailer in good condition (subject to site supervisor approval)

Lee County Parks & Recreation Responsibilities:

• Prepare and train volunteers through orientation, tour, and on the job training.

• Organize and schedule volunteers in an efficient and timely manner.

• Provide the tools necessary to complete assigned job duties.

• Recognize, support, and evaluate volunteers as valued members of our team.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Work the schedule set by the park supervisor that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays in exchange for a campsite, water, sewer, and electrical hook ups.

• Provide own transportation for personal use and operate county owned equipment during work hours.

• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Free camping in one of Lee County’s most beautiful parks

• Free parking pass for Lee County Parks & Recreation paid parking facilities

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