Allegheny National Forest
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Pennsylvania. Workampers needed in the Allegheny National Forest in PA. Allegheny Site Mgmt. is looking for Hosts for our numerous recreation areas. We have volunteer positions available at developed and primitive sites. Positions range from 2 to 7 months. Must be flexible, friendly and a team player. Email: edward27@pennswoods.net Ph: 814-368-4158. www.alleghenysite.com
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Delaware State Parks
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Delaware. Pristine Beaches. Beautiful natural areas. Great Recreation. Civil War and WWII Historical Sites - come see the State that Started a Nation. Volunteer Host in Delaware State Parks as an Environmental Education, Nature Center, Living History, Park Administration, Maintenance, or Campground Host. Great benefits: training, full hookup campsites, admission to all parks, discounts, recognition. Contact: Volunteer Administrator, Delaware State Parks, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Ph: 302-739-9193. Fax: 302-736-7968. Email: DNREC_HelpYourPark@state.de.us or visit our website at: www.destateparks.com/volunteers
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Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
North Carolina. Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. Quiet, rural waterfowl sanctuary. Along the Pee Dee River. One hour east of Charlotte. 24 hours week for individual, 40 hours/week for couple. RV hookup available. Call: 704-694-4424.
   

 

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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Georgia. Banks Lake NWR, located in Lakeland, GA, is seeking individual or couple, April - Oct., to help with facilities and grounds maint., and visitor contact, on a 3,500-acre cypress lake. Housing and laundry provided (no pets). Send resumé with references to: Volunteer Coordinator, Banks Lake NWR, Route 2 Box 3330, Folkston, GA 31537 or email: gracie_gooch@fws.gov
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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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Georgia. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer opportunities, May - Sept. maint., environmental education, visitor contact, and more. RV pad w/FHU, propane and laundry for 24 hrs/wk. Send resumé with references to: Volunteer Coordinator, Okefenokee NWR, Route 2 Box 3330, Folkston, GA 31537 or email: gracie_gooch@fws.gov
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Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
Tennessee. West Tennessee Refuge: Seeking self-motivated volunteers to assist in maintenance and visitor contact. Positions available at scenic Reelfoot NWR. Concrete RV pads by ponds. Full RV hookups. Small stipend. Call Tara: 731-538-2481. $
   

 

South Dakota State Parks
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South Dakota. Beautiful, friendly, South Dakota. State park volunteer positions available across the state. Open May through October. Hosts, maintenance, visitor center, etc. Full hookup sites. Minimum 24/person/week. Apply online at: www.gfp.sd.gov or call 605-773-7048.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Colorado. Grow! Explore! Learn! Love it! Come support quality outdoor recreation experiences and resource stewardship by becoming a Resident or Campground Host! Campsites are offered for 20 hours of volunteer service, and a volunteer parks pass after 48-hours. Campground hosts greet arriving campers, offer check-in assistance, perform minor maintenance and promote educational programs. Parks still needing campground hosts for summer 2013 include: Arkansas Headwaters, John Martin, Mancos, Ridgway, Steamboat, Sweitzer, and Sylvan Lake. For more information contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at: 303-866-3203, ext. 4355 or visit our website: www.parks.state.co.us
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Idaho State Parks
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Idaho. Idaho has great opportunities for you in 2013! Fish our world famous trout waters, see the beautiful Sawtooth peaks, travel Lewis & Clark country, or be amazed by our gigantic Ponderosa Pines all while volunteering for the best state park system in the country. We are seeking energetic singles and couples as campground, maintenance, and visitor services hosts April - October. Full/partial HU provided with minimum 30 days, 24-30 hrs/site. Enjoy free entry with your annual park pass, complimentary camping at other parks, scenic host sites, outstanding training, and friendly staff. Contact: Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov or call: 208-514-2493 for an application packet.
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USACE Stanislaus River Parks
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California. USACE Stanislaus River Parks, CA. Full-time volunteer Park Host positions available year-round. Full hookup sites nestled along the river. Reasonable access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite. www.lrn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/
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Canby Grove Christian Conference Center
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Oregon. Canby Grove Christian Center/Jump-In House of Prayer, located in beautiful NW Oregon, offering FHU site, paid electric, laundry and many meals in exchange for PT labor. Help with maintenance, groundskeeping, food service, housekeeping or Bistro. Come and share year-round in this service-oriented ministry. Email resumé to Shelly: Shelly@Jump-in.org or call: 503-266-5176.
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USACE John Day Project
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Oregon. USACE John Day -Willow Creek Project is seeking friendly couples to be volunteer campground hosts on the Columbia River at Plymouth, WA; Lepage, OR; and Roosevelt, WA. Duties include, but are not limited to: meet and greet visitors, maintain clean grounds and facilities, and provide information to visitors. A full hookup campsite is provided. Volunteers work 20-30 hrs/week from April - October. Interested couples contact Ranger Megan Christianson at: megan.l.christianson@usace.army.mil or call: 541-506-4807.
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Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife
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Oregon. Apply immediately for remaining summer and fall host positions for 2013! Volunteer Host for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)! If you like working outdoors, we may be a good match for you. Live/work/play at hatcheries, wildlife areas, offices all around Oregon. These are not campgrounds, most have limited public contact, and most do not require cleaning public restrooms. Requires a self-contained RV and full hookups are provided in exchange for volunteer (unpaid) service. Volunteer for one or more months depending on Host site in exchange for 20 hours each volunteer per week. New Hosts, your first month is a Trial Service. Duties vary by Host site, season of the year, and your interests. Check out ODFW's website at: www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/volunteer click on Volunteer Host Program. Phone: 541-757-5230 and leave name(s), telephone(s), permanent mailing address, and the type of position you seek. Learn more by listening to this audio clip: http://tinyurl.com/oregonfws
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Tillamook County Parks
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Oregon. Paid & volunteer park hosts needed, Tillamook County Parks Department is seeking friendly and dependable Park Hosts with good communication and people skills for our Tillamook County Campgrounds. Become a Park Host in "Oregon's vacation destination", you will be surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's beautiful lush green coastal mountains, ocean and rivers. Volunteer Hosts' duties include 25-30 hours of general maintenance, groundskeeping, litter pickup, etc. A minimum of 2 months is required and longer durations are subject to negotiation. Contact JoAnn Woelfle for further information at: 503-322-8443 or by email at: jwoelfle@co.tillamook.or.us
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Josephine County Parks
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Oregon. We would love to hear from you! Josephine County Parks are nestled among the hills along Rogue and Applegate Rivers in southern OR. We have Lake Selmac, a beautiful, warm water fishery in the Illinois Valley. We are seeking friendly Park Hosts who enjoy assisting the parks staff in exchange for FHU campsite and stipened. Summer and fall openings are now available. We are also looking forward to the next summer season. Please call: 541-474-5285, ext. 0 and ask for George Armstrong. We look forward to hearing from you. Happy Camping!
   

 

Washington State Parks
Washington. Washington State Parks: The Evergreen State has something for everyone including various climates and topography. Four types of volunteer/host opportunities available. Training provided with full/partial campsite hookups. Minimum 30 days, PT. Contact: Volunteer Services, PO Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650. 360-902-8583. Email: Volunteers@parks.wa.gov
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USACE Eastman Lake
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California. Volunteers wanted for campground work, groundskeeping, and park maintenance at Eastman Lake. We are located in a quiet, scenic, and remote part of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Thirty minutes to nearest town, easy day trips to Yosemite, Sequoia/King's Canyon, and the Pacific coast. Open to long-term commitments. Please submit application to: www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/joblistings.html For more information call Park Ranger Andy Steele at: 559-689-3255.
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Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
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Oregon. Experience nature at your doorstep at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, located in rural, southeast Oregon. Seeking volunteers for visitor center/gift shop, maintenance and interpretation. 24 hrs/wk for FHU, WiFi, day room, kitchen, laundry/ shower facilities. 4–6 weeks commitment. $5.00 stipend/8 hrs of work. Call: 541-493-2612 or email: carey_goss@fws.gov $ To listen to an audio recording for more about this location and opportunity, click this link or type into your browser: www.tinyurl.com/malheurnwr
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City of San Diego - Dept of Parks & Rec
California. We've got it all! Campgrounds, historic sites, regional and local parks, open space preserves, sports complexes, and scenic parks. RV pad and full hookups in exchange for 20 hours of work per week. Short-term/long-term opportunities. Go to: www.sdparks.org Contact: 858-966-1335 or cheryl.wegner@sdcounty.ca.gov To listen to an audio recording for more about this location and opportunity, click this link or type into your browser: http://tinyurl.com/sandiegoparks
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North Beach Paws
Washington. North Beach PAWS, a 100% volunteer no-kill shelter located 5 minutes from the Pacific Ocean near Ocean Shores, WA, seeks year-round shelter host and cat handlers to live on site and assist with animal care and garage sales. Minimum of 15-20 hours a week. RV space, FHU, WiFi, cable, and laundry room provided. Host/Handlers are on-site 5 days per week with flexible hours. Six month minimum commitment. Must love animals and be friendly, honest, and dependable. References and resumé of prior work experience required. Call Debby at: 360-289-0586 or email: debalaldeb@gmail.com for more information. Visit our website: www.northbeachpaws.org
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USACE Pine Flat Lake
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California. Live lakeside in an outdoor paradise as you volunteer at Pine Flat Lake! Full hookup sites and fuel reimbursement provided. Access to free on-site laundry and freezer space available. Located in central California within the foothills of the legendary Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Pacific coast and Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are within a day's drive. Apply today and live the dream tomorrow! www.lrn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/ Call Park Ranger Marian Picher for more information at: 559-787-2589.
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PenMet Parks
Washington. Washington State Peninsula Metropolitan Park District. PenMet Parks is looking for volunteer Park Hosts at these locations: 1) Fox Island Fishing Pier, Fox Island; 2) Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor; and 3) DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve, Fox Island. Daily duties: open and secure facilities, litter detail, minor maintenance and provide visible site presence. Park Host will receive FHU. Application forms are available at: www.penmetparks.org Email: info@penmetparks.org or phone: 253-858-3400.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
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Arizona. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Arizona seeks experienced Workamper couples for fall/winter 2013 - spring 2014. Late Sept. - early May applicants are preferred, but short-term stays of 4 months are considered. Duties: leading educational tours, programs, presentations; hospitality service, promotional tables; light maintenance of educational areas, library work, research; light janitorial work, grounds work; event preparation, set-up, takedown. FHU for 20 hours per person each week (water, sewer, electric). Ask about propane when you apply. No additional pay. This property is a magnificent, 323-acre desert garden collection (Workampers have described it as "Arizona's most exclusive gated community"). Request an application by email from Lacey: lpacheco@ag.arizona.edu or call: 520-689-2723. Visit: ag.arizona.edu/bta
PS: Read more about this park hosting job from Kem & Lou Goldsmith
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Monterey County Parks
California. The Central Coast's Monterey County has nine parks - some exciting and well-known, some peaceful and tranquil. Whatever your preference, in exchange for 20-30 hrs of your time per week, we provide full hookups and some of the nicest people you will ever meet. For an application, please call: 888-588-2267.
   

 

USACE Allatoona Lake
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Georgia. Allatoona Lake, Georgia. General assistance Volunteers needed to: greet visitors and answer questions via phone or in-person, assist with administrative office work, trail maintenance and more! Volunteers willing to work 20 hours per week per site, who are physically and mentally capable of performing volunteer tasks, and can pass a background check may be eligible to stay in a camping area dedicated exclusively to volunteers. For more information contact Ranger Amy Cobb: 678-721-6721 or amy.l.cobb-williams@usace.army.mil
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USACE Perry Lake
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Kansas. Enjoy the summer at beautiful Perry Lake, a Corps lake, which sits in the rolling hills of the eastern oak hickory forest lands in northeast Kansas. Looking for energetic, outgoing individuals who enjoy doing general maintenance activities, and individuals who want to assist in our information center (answering phones and helping visitors with general questions). These volunteer positions require a 20 hour a week commitment and in turn we provide a campsite with FHU. Email resumé to: bunnie.watkins@usace.army.mil or call Bunnie at: 785-597-5144.
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USACE John H Kerr Lake
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Virginia. John H. Kerr Reservoir in Boydton, Virginia, is in need of a Park Host Volunteer couple at its beautiful Palmer Point Day Use Location during the current recreation season. Volunteer days and hours include each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Duties include greeting the public and collecting the $4 user fee. FHU site provided adjacent to the gate house. Email Ranger David Schwartz: David.A.Schwartz@usace.army.mil
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USACE Libby Dam
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Montana. Explore the last, best place with the Corps of Engineers in Libby, Montana! Located between Glacier National Park and Idaho, just 50 miles south of Canada, Libby Dam is hidden in the deep green forests & soaring vistas of Kootenai River Country. You can staff a day-use area and Visitor Center, provide visitors with information, keep facilities clean and accompany rangers on tours of the Dam. Curious? Contact Park Ranger, Susan James at: 406-293-7751, ext. 253, Susan.J.James@usace.army.mil To listen to an audio recording for more about this location and opportunity, click this link or type into your browser: http://tinyurl.com/usacelibbydam
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USACE Ice Harbor Project
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Washington. US Army Corps of Engineers - Ice Harbor Dam Project, with parks located along Snake River near Burbank, Washington, seeking volunteers for park hosts, visitor center hosts, mowers/irrigators, and admin/reception. April to Sept. Professional customer service skills required. Duties vary and may include visitor assistance, outreach activities, restroom cleaning, and light maintenance. Work 24-32 hrs/wk. FHU 50-amp site, mileage reimbursement, uniform, laundry facilities, work materials, and training provided. For information, contact: Heather.L.Humphreys@usace.army.mil
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USACE Buffumville Lake
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Massachusetts. USACE Buffumville Lake, in Charlton, Massachusetts. One (volunteer) Park Host position(s). May - September/October. FHU, plus phone, golf carts, uniforms, laundry. Jamie Kordack: 978-318-8399, jamie.r.kordack@usace.army.mil To listen to an audio recording for more about this location and opportunity, click this link or type into your browser: http://tinyurl.com/buffumvilleusace
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USACE Kanopolis Lake
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Kansas. Kanopolix Lake, Kansas. 30 mi. SW of Salina. Spring/summer 2013 Volunteer. 2 positions available - Maintenance and Beach Host, begins May 1. Full hookup camping pads are provided. For more information please Contact Heath Kruger, Park Ranger: 816-389-2183, Heath.R.Kruger@usace.army.mil 105 Riverside Dr, Marquette, KS 67464.
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USFS Guadalupe District
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New Mexico. New Mexico Desert Oasis. Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is seeking volunteer host for Sitting Bull Falls Day Use Recreation Area, located in the Guadalupe Mountains open year-round. Beautiful rock cliff setting, 150-foot waterfall, rock cabana picnic areas, rock climbing, spring pools, caving, and hiking. We provide RV pad, cabana, full hookups, laundry, plus other perks. Duties five days a week, open and close gate, greeting visitors, ground maint., restroom cleaning. For more information contact Dennis Brockman: 575-885-4181, dennisbrockman@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lincoln/home/?cid=STELPRDB5363773
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USACE Demopolis Site Office
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Alabama. The Corps of Engineers, Demopolis Site Office located on the beautiful Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers is seeking friendly, energetic, park host/Workampers to assist in managing one of four class A campgrounds. Positions are available twelve months out of the year. Park Hosts are asked to work 24 hours a week in exchange for full hookup campsite with free laundry. Contact Ben Sherrod at: 334-289-3540 or Benjamin.H.Sherrod@USACE.Army.mil for more information.
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Tynda's Nature Reserve
Oregon. Tynda's Nature Reserve is a private, rural reserve located 40 miles east of Eugene in foothills of Cascades; not open to the public. Shower and laundry room. Duties dictated by your skills, weather, and daily needs (about 10 hours a week) in exchange for FHU 30/50. No bathroom cleaning. Usually no snow, but skiing 30 minutes away. On the Middle Fork of the Willamette with the Forest Service land on two other sides. 60 day minimum. Volunteers needed year-round. Resumés to: tynda@aol.com
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USACE Trinity Regional Project
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Texas. USACE Lakes Bardwell, Benbrook, Grapevine, Lavon, Lewisville are looking for couples/individuals for various positions who are willing to assist in park improvements and general maintenance of our facilities, to answer questions, help campers get settled, explain the campground regulations. Keep campground neat, clean, and attend to some minor repairs or maintenance as needed, answering the phone, and miscellaneous office duties. 20 hours per week required with campsite provided. Please contact: Chad Eller: 469-645-9086, chad.eller@usace.army.mil
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USACE Willamette Valley Projects
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Oregon. USACE Willamette Valley Projects, near Eugene, Oregon, has several summer volunteer positions in our beautiful parks and one winter position. Duties are based on your skills and interest and may include minor maintenance, opening and closing gates, assisting visitors, or interpretative program assistance. No restroom cleaning or money handling required. Locations include full hookups. Ongoing recruitment. Contact Joe for information package. Email: joseph.d.ross@usace.army.mil or phone: 541-942-5631, ext.11.
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USACE Mansfield Hollow Dam
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Connecticut. US Army Corps of Engineers in North Grosvenordale, CT is looking for a couple to be volunteer Campground Hosts starting in May. The hours are 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Tues., Wed., and Thurs., until mid-September. For more information please call: 860-923-2982 or email Ranger Michelle at: michelle.l.cucchi@usace.army.mil
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USACE Barren River Lake
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Kentucky. Barren River Lake volunteer Park Host (USACE): May 2013 - October 2013. Serve as point of contact for visitors, meet and greet campers, distribute water safety materials, supervise campground programs, other duties as needed. Good communication skills required. Host site has water, electricity, picnic table, and fire ring. Host must provide their own camper. 30 hours per week. Contact Holly Myers at: 270-646-2055 or apply online at Volnteer.gov. www.lrl.usace.army.mil/brl/
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Mission Creek Preserve
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California. Volunteer Camp Host opportunity. Looking for a short-term getaway in your RV? Enjoy beautiful weather, spring wildflowers and the possibility of spotting big horn sheep at The Wildlands Conservancys scenic Mission Creek Preserve in California. We seek a Volunteer Camp Host to greet hikers, check-in campers and provide light maintenance duties for April and May 2013. Full hookups are provided. If interested please contact: jennifer.m@twc-ca.org www.wildlandsconservancy.org
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Yankee Boy Conservation Association
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Colorado. Here in Ouray, Colorado, Switzerland of America, we have a great opportunity for jeeps and 4 wheelers. Drive the scenic roads of Yankee Boy Basin and Imogene Pass. As a Volunteer Alpine Host you will meet and greet visitors, and help them to have a positive, "Tread Lightly" visit. Volunteer for Yankee Boy Conservation Association, RV space with hookups a possibility. Openings for summer 2013, June through September. Helen Olivier: 970-318-1378. Yankee Boy Conservation Association.
   

 

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