Volunteer

FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000005H1xh

ADDRESS: 525 Ridgelawn Rd  Clewiston, Florida, 33440-5399

DATES: 6/2/2026 – 4/15/2027

DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Bring your positive people skills to South Florida and join our outstanding team of dedicated volunteers. This is a great opportunity, for a couple to work together, as campground volunteers, at the desirable Saint Lucie lock and Dams area, located along the scenic and peaceful Saint Lucie Canal. Beautiful downtown Stuart, which offers many restaurants and shops are within 17-minute drive of this location. Also, the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches are less than a 30-minute drive.

Campground volunteers must be of a friendly professional demeanor and will be responsible for operation of the Saint Lucie South Campground and gatehouse. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

—Utilizing the R1S computer program to make reservations for campers (training will be provided)

—Selling America the Beautiful discount passes

—Accounting for credit card transactions

—Recording campground logs and reporting issues to Park Rangers

—Providing visitors and campers with local area information in-person and by phone

—Informing campers and the public about WP Franklin North Campground rules

—Cleaning up campsites, light maintenance, weeding, and light restroom-cleaning when needed

Saint Lucie South Volunteers typically work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Must maintain USACE standard professional appearance and interact with the visiting public welcoming professional manner. Must be willing to abide by the USACE Volunteer Agreement and submit a standard background check (required by USACE volunteers).

Skills Desired:

—Proficient computer operation skills required to efficiently complete job duties

—Strong work-ethic

—Honesty in your interactions with others

—Ability to be a team-player and flexibility in your job duties

—Great working and interacting with the public

HOUSING & AMENITIES

Type: Trailer/RV Pads

Description: A partial hookup campsite is provided for a minimum of 24 hours/week of volunteer work.

Note: Please only apply if you are:

1. Available to work during the entire duration of availability period listed above and

2. Are able to perform or willing to learn to perform all job duties listed above

All South Florida Operations Volunteers required to attend Bi-annual Volunteer training

Tagged as: FALL '26, SUMMER '26, WINTER