Volunteer Recreation Site Host

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000LgrqD

ADDRESS: 111 Gary Owen Road  Miles City, Montana, 59301

DATES: 4/27/2026 – 10/1/2026

DEPT: Bureau of Land Management

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently offering a volunteer position as Camp Host at Matthews Recreation Site near Miles City, Montana. This is a perfect opportunity to provide an integral public service while residing at the beautiful 75-acre Matthews Recreation site on the banks of the Yellowstone River.

Matthews Recreation Area is located 9 miles northeast of Miles City, Montana on Valley Drive East. It is adjacent to the Yellowstone River and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Camping, walking, bird hunting, fishing, and picnicking are just a few of the exciting recreational opportunities at this beautiful fee-free site. Family reunions and weddings are common. This site has gravel roads leading into it, a double vault toilet, fire rings, picnic tables, a large ramada, an ADA fishing access area, and an ADA concrete trail. There are no potable water services available at Matthews Recreation site for public use.

Volunteer service is greatly appreciated and critical to helping protect our public lands and serving visitors.

 

General duties include:

·        Host Matthews recreation site in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner without confrontation.

·        Provide visitors with information in relation to recreational opportunities, rules and regulations of the site.

·        Assist with maintenance of the campground and stocking/cleaning vault toilets.

·        Monitor the recreation site for any issues that may arise, as well as recording visitor use.

·        Report any unsafe conditions, infractions, or emergencies to the Outdoor Recreation Planner, Recreation Ranger, and/or Law Enforcement.

·        Maintain a positive working relationship with Recreation and other BLM staff.

·        Present a neat appearance to public.

·        Collection of fees is not necessary as Matthews is a fee-free site.

 

Season, Schedule, and Utilities:

Campground hosts must be available from approximately the beginning of April/May thru October 1^st, with an option to extend the season on either or both ends if desired. Hosts typically volunteer 4-5 days a week, including weekends and holidays. A full season’s commitment is needed. A typical commitment is 2-3 hours/day and 20 hours/week. Hosts are on duty in both the morning and evening during daylight hours to greet visitors and to conduct any compliance checks needed. You must keep a daily log of your work with completed hours. The Outdoor Recreation Planner (ORP) will coordinate with the host regarding the time of day to complete any maintenance duties. Days off will be taken mid-week (Tues/Wed. or Wed./Thurs.) unless previous arrangements are made with the ORP. The host is not required to stay on site during days off. The schedule could vary depending on seasonal demands and needs.

The campground host site has a concrete parking pad which will accommodate a RV or camp trailer. There is additional room for the host’s personal vehicle. Vault sewer, storage shed, picnic table, fire ring, and electricity are provided by the BLM. Cell phone reception is available in the area from Verizon; but a cell phone is not provided by the BLM. A portable water tank is also provided by the BLM for host use.

Hosts must provide their own RV or camp trailer in which to live onsite. Pets may be permitted on a case-by-case basis but have to be approved ahead of time. Please note that all pets must be on a leash, including host pets, within the campground. Also, ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles have to stay on existing roads and trails.

The post office is located in Miles City, where hosts can either pay for PO Box or can have mail delivered to the office.

 

General Information:

·        Full services for groceries, gas, laundry, and restaurants are available in Miles City

·        Matthews Recreation Area is not a fee area, no fees are collected

·        Maximum stay permitted: 14 days

·        Hook ups: host site only

·        Number of restrooms: 2 (1 double vault toilet – 1 men, 1 women)

·        Garbage cans are located on-site

 

Campground Maintenance:

All supplies, tools, and equipment are provided by the BLM. Ensuring a clean and well-maintained site for the public is of the utmost importance. Site maintenance duties will be conducted by seasonal BLM employees; hosts assist in the effort and could be required to perform some or all of the following:

·        Cleaning and stocking restrooms

·        Shoveling and cleaning out fire rings

·        Mowing/line trimming (as needed and if able)

·        Reporting vandalism or facilities that are in need of repair

·        Litter pick up

·        Installing/repairing signs or reporting vandalism (as needed and if able)

·        Cleaning fire grills

Volunteering as a campground host for the BLM provides a great service to the public, and most hosts find the experience rewarding. We thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Bureau of Land Management, Miles City Field Office.

 

Applicants must submit:

·        A volunteer application

·        If requested, a resume with past work or volunteer experience and three references

 

 

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