Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000008yyvx
ADDRESS: 333 East Main Street Lander, Wyoming, 82520
DATES: 6/6/2025 – 9/2/2025
DEPT: Forest Service
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Louis Lake is a semi-primitive campground (no hookups) with 9 well maintained sites, located approximately 30 miles south of Lander, WY. Situated on beautiful Louis Lake, the area is popular with anglers, boaters and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. A boat ramp, lodge with cabin rentals and multiple trailheads can be found within the area.
Host opportunities typically run from approximately early June through early September. Hosts volunteer five days a week, including weekends and holidays, typically working 4-5 hours per day. Hosts are on duty in the morning and evening, during daylight hours. Days off are taken mid-week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hosts are not required to stay on site during their days off. Start/end dates and schedules are negotiable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Educates visitors about rules and regulations of the campground and Forest (quiet hours, occupant limit, fire restrictions, food storage, stay limits, leash law, etc.).
- Cleans and maintains restrooms, fire rings, and grounds.
- Logs daily campsite occupancy information.
- Communicates professionally with visitors; affinity for engaging with the public is required.
- Reports serious violations of regulations to the Forest Service point of contact or Law Enforcement as warranted.
DUTIES:
- Cleans vault restrooms daily (cleaning toilet riser, restocking toilet paper, and sweeping and mopping floor).
- Picks up litter during daily walk-through of campgrounds.
- Cleans out fire rings/campsites as needed.
- Reports all major maintenance needs, vandalism, and other problems.
- Assists Forest Service staff with maintenance at campground as needed (weed eating, painting, etc.).
- Educates and informs visitors regarding the area and recreational opportunities in addition to rules and regulations of the Forest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability and desire to interact extensively with visitors.
- Upbeat and positive attitude.
- Willingness to clean and maintain restrooms, picnic sites, campsites, etc.
- Past campground host experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided by the Forest Service.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must have and maintain a functioning personal vehicle.
- Must provide their own RV or camp trailer.
FOREST SERVICE PROVIDES:
- Dedicated host campsite (lakeside)
- Weekly water deliveries to RV/camp trailer
- Propane
- All required cleaning products and supplies
- Partial host uniform
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