Mowing & Trail Maintenance Volunteer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Pomme De Terre Lake
Volunteer
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Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000KEVek
ADDRESS: 23697 County Road 218 Hermitage, Missouri, 65668
DATES: 4/16/2026 – 9/30/2026
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Spend your summer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at beautiful Pomme de Terre Lake!
The “Pomme” team is seeking one (1) highly motivated, collaborative-minded individual or couple to independently work in
Outlet Park. If you like helping people, caring for our public lands and resources, and working in a beautiful outdoor setting – this could be a great opportunity for you!
Duties
Daily work involves caring for a campground and day use area which primarily includes mowing and trimming of park areas; and mowing, brush clearing, and general maintenance of a trail. Additionally, volunteers should be prepared to greet visitors and provide assistance when asked, and work with other volunteers, Park Rangers and other lake staff to ensure care of the park. Training, tools and supplies will be provided. Volunteers are not responsible for cleaning restrooms or handling money/fees.
Commitment & Season
Services are needed April 16 – September 30, 2026. This position requires working 20 hours per week, spread across five-days each week. Experience with landscaping equipment (gas-powered mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.) is preferred. Other skills needed include communication, organization, working collaboratively with a team, and ability to manage time and tasks independently. References requested. Driver’s License and personal transportation required, and may be subject to a background check pending specific duties.
~ Level of visitor communication: nominal / minimal
~ Level of physical activity: varied & moderate
Amenities
In exchange for 20 hours of work per week, the selected volunteer will receive a full hook-up campsite (water, sewer and electric). Volunteer must provide their own road-legal, well-maintained RV or travel trailer and transportation to/from the site.
About the Area
Located approximately 60 miles north of Springfield, MO near the town of Hermitage, MO, in the beautiful and historic tree covered hills of the west-central Missouri Ozarks; Pomme de Terre Lake is a destination for campers, anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Outlet Park is located below the Pomme de Terre Dam and provides a picturesque setting for fishing, canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing on the Pomme de Terre River. The park has 20 individual campsites, one 50-person group camp, water and electric hookups, hot showers, a boat ramp, two picnic shelters, a ball field, a trail and a multipurpose playing court. In their free time, volunteers can enjoy fishing, paddle-craft access, hiking, cycling, pickleball, and other outdoor pursuits. Amenities in the area include medical facilities, pharmacy, and grocery within 10-miles.
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