Texas. The lovely piney woods of Eastern Texas. House of Prayer Church and Campground is in need of help with general maintenance. We offer full hookups in our campground in exchange for 20 hours a week helping around the campground. The position is for a Christian that has a heart for service. Please call: 936-657-0300. Long-term is preferable. Evenings 6-9 are best. If you would like to have a general idea of what the place looks like, you can look at our recently created Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085934552505

Alabama. USACE Holt Lake near Tuscaloosa, AL, is looking for Park Hosts and Gatehouse Attendants to staff 3 different parks. Seasonal (minimum 90-day commitment) and year-round positions available. Positions are available at Deerlick Creek Campground, Burchfield Branch Campground, and Rocky Branch Swim Beach. Volunteers will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week and must provide their own RV. Schedule is 3 days on, 6 days off or may be fixed. Full hookup campsite provided in exchange for services. Contact Park Ranger Shaun Ray at: [email protected] or 205-553-9373 with questions.

Oregon. Apply now for 2023 and remaining 2022 Volunteer Host openings at Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW).  If you like working outdoors, especially groundskeeping, we may be a good fit. Live, work, play at hatcheries, wildlife areas, and offices all around Oregon. These are not campgrounds - most do not require cleaning public restrooms and have limited public contact. 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 from each volunteer per week. New Hosts - your first month is a trial service. Duties vary by host site, season of the year, and interests. At each site, the manager/supervisor has final say in the recruitment of volunteer hosts. Check out ODFW’S website: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/volunteer/host_program.asp  Please click on the link and fill out the registration form. If not online, telephone: 541-757-5255.

Washington. Volunteers needed at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Project located on the Snake River E of Pasco, WA.  Apply now for spring/summer 2023. Several positions for the following: Park Host (couples), Visitor Center Host, and Grounds-Maintenance (solo/couples). NO CLEANING RESTROOMS. We will need coverage between April/May - September 7, 2023. FHU site provided. Travel reimbursement is available if working from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Application deadline is May 8, 2023. Contact Janet Cook Volunteer Coordinator: 509-543-6067 or [email protected] to express interest.

Arizona. Sedona, Arizona. Red Rock Ranger District is looking for volunteer couples for site host duties at beautiful Palatki and V Bar V Heritage Sites. Asking for three-month commitment. Four days a week. Openings available May 2023 through 2027. Work is a combination of duties, welcoming visitors, archaeological site interpretation with some maintenance duties. This is not a campground host position. Sites close at 3pm and evenings are yours. Full hookups included, on-site refrigerator, washer and dryer provided. Please send resume and email addresses for three work references to Bruce Carlson at: [email protected]  www.coconinonationalforest.us

California. Lake Kaweah in California is now accepting applications for the 2023 year. Campground Host positions are 4/6-month commitments. The Recreation Area Ambassador position is a 3/6-month commitment. The hours are 20-25 hrs a week. A host site with full hookup is reserved for volunteers. The area is in a great location. Four hours to the Bay Area or to the Los Angeles area. There are four National Parks, one National Monument, one National Forest, three USACE lakes, BLM area, the central coast, all within an approx. 3-hour drive. For more info, contact Park Ranger Ryan Watson at: 559-597-2301 or [email protected]

Idaho.  Scenic north Idaho campgrounds now accepting volunteer applications for summer 2023! The Albeni Falls Dam Project has multiple positions open in three campgrounds: Albeni Cove, Priest River, and Springy Point, all nestled in the Rocky Mountains along the striking Pend Oreille River. Full hookups are provided in exchange for camp host duties including managing reservations using www.recreation.gov, maintaining restrooms and day-use facilities, and assisting visitors. We hope you'll join us for our volunteer program’s third year! Please contact Ranger Kivela at: [email protected] or 208-437-3133, ext. 252 for more information.

Alabama. Needed host volunteer gate attendants, Prairie Creek US Army Corps of Engineers Campground on the beautiful Alabama River near R.F. Henry Lock and Dam. Site with all utilities provided including sewer hookup. MUST LOVE PEOPLE, DEER, and other wildlife. Wonderful, secluded, secure, tree-covered campground with launching ramp and lots of good fishing. 4-days on with periodic patrols, 4-free days off. Regular Ranger patrols are provided by Alabama River Lakes Site Office. Need some computer experience, all equipment and supplies provided. Contact Park Ranger Joe at: 334-313-3685 or 334-872-5574. Ask for Joe, John, or Kelli. Needed immediately.

Iowa. Volunteer service at USACE Lake Red Rock. Workampers fill 33 service positions at Lake Red Rock in central Iowa. For the 2023 season, we are currently looking to fill 6 volunteer positions. Our amazing volunteer team provides essential services such as custodial work, fee booth hosting, visitor center staffing, light maintenance, and educational programming. Enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities and the peaceful relaxation of an Iowa summer while providing essential public service. Season typically runs late April thru early-October. FHU site provided. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Park Ranger Jessica Heath: [email protected] or 641-426-0115.

California. Volunteer Park Host along the riverbanks of the lower Stanislaus River: full-time volunteer Park Host positions available year-round at Stanislaus River Parks. Home to the longest-covered bridge west of the Mississippi River, our parks are full of cultural history and natural resources! You can choose one of five sites with full hookups in our unique river parks, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Centrally located, we’re just a few hours' drive from Yosemite, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Pacific Coast. Join our Stanislaus family today! www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/stanislaus Call Park Ranger Frankie Bowers for more information: 209-881-3517 or email: [email protected]

Florida. Step back in time in sunny central Florida and help us teach school children about the days of old. You will love our friendly, peaceful atmosphere while demonstrating candle making, woodworking, blacksmithing, weaving, and more. Other duties include kitchen management, groundskeeping, light cleaning, and maintenance. Needed for October 2022 through mid-April 2023 season. 20 hours weekly per person in exchange for the site and FHU. Background screenings are required. Located 35 miles west of Daytona Beach, 45 miles north of Orlando. www.pioneersettlement.org Please send resumes along with photos to: [email protected]

Texas. Immediate openings for Volunteer Christian couples and singles to serve in our ministry at Trinity Pines Conference Center (TPCC) north of Houston, TX. TPCC is a beautiful, 500-acre, 750-bed facility on Lake Livingston hosting Christian ministry camps and retreats. We offer shaded, FHU (30/50) campsites, laundry, WiFi, and meals when campers are present in exchange for 20 hours per person per week. A variety of work is waiting to be matched to your skills and interests. We need volunteers all year, so our start dates and service commitments are flexible, with a 2-month minimum. Our greatest need is September to May. Most volunteers stay 5 or 6 months and come back every year. If you are flexible and friendly, you will fit right into our strong volunteer community. Send resume to: [email protected]

California. USACE Lake Mendocino/Coyote Valley Dam is looking for passionate and experienced Volunteer Campground Hosts for the summer of 2023! We are located in beautiful, northern California only a few hours away from breathtaking Redwood forests, the gorgeous Mendocino coast, and the lively city of San Francisco. Duties primarily consist of operating the entrance station, monitoring the campground, and assisting visitors. Full hookup sites provided. Apply today on: www.volunteer.gov  For more information, contact Park Ranger Sadie Parker at: 707-467-4232.

Kentucky. Join the hundreds of volunteers who are committed to serving and building relationships with the people of Appalachia each year through Christian Appalachian Project. We invite individuals from the mountains and from across the country to join our mission of building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ's love through service. If you have a heart to serve, there are opportunities for people of all skill sets to volunteer for short-term and one-year programs in education, food distribution, home repair, volunteer hospitality, and elderly services. If you believe you can make a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. Email: [email protected] or call: 859-797-3059.

Texas. Volunteer park hosts needed at Lake O' the Pines in the Piney Woods near historic Jefferson, TX. Campgrounds: Alley Creek, Brushy Creek, Buckhorn Creek, Johnson Creek. A shaded, full hookup campsite is provided (water, 50 amp electric, sewer). In exchange, park hosts will work 2 set days a week and every third Sunday. Duties include processing incoming campers and keeping track of park status. Come check out our beautiful campgrounds and scenic lake by finding us on: recreation.gov  Please contact Ranger Brad Grems at: 903-650-6475 or [email protected]

Montana. Montana State Parks. Let "Big Sky" country be your base camp for adventure! We are seeking energetic ambassadors to fill volunteer campground and visitor center host positions for the 2023 season. Duties include light maintenance, fee collection, public contacts, and assisting with special projects. Training is provided. Work is in exchange for a full hookup campsite. Seasons vary from late May through late September. For more information or to download an application, please visit https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/volunteer  For more information, please contact Seth Shteir at: [email protected]

Massachusetts. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal. Spend the summer enjoying beautiful Cape Cod. Work with us mid-April thru mid-October as a Park Attendant. Be part of an amazing team responsible for maintaining day-use recreation areas along the Cape Cod Canal.
Responsibilities include opening, closing, and cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, cleaning picnic tables and benches, picking up litter, light maintenance, greeting the public, and providing information. 8 contracted and 2 volunteer positions available. RV site with FHU provided. Rotating schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off. For more information, contact Park Ranger Elisa Carey: 978-318-8591 or [email protected]

Michigan. Bay Shore Camp and Family Ministries, a Christian ministry in Sebewaing, Michigan, has openings for summer 2023. Primary duties in maintenance/grounds, housekeeping, or the camp office, with possible duties serving meals, helping with camper check-in/check-out, running mini-golf, or the camp store. FHU, laundry, WiFi, meals when being served, in exchange for 30 hours/week/couple. 3 days on, 4 off. Start 5/15/2023 through Labor Day weekend. Background check required. Send resume and photos: [email protected] 989-883-2501 www.bayshorecamp.org

Arkansas.  USACE Lake Ouachita, located near Hot Springs, Ar, is looking for energetic volunteers (May 2023 - October 2023) to serve as campground hosts providing visitor information 3-4 days/week at park attendant booths located in Brady Mountain, Crystal Springs, Joplin,  Tompkins Bend, and Denby Point Recreation Areas. Volunteers will provide 20 hrs/week of service on a set schedule in exchange for a full hookup campsite. Lake Ouachita, with 40,000 acres of crystal-clear water and over 200 islands, is a premier recreation destination. Contact Amy Shultz, Volunteer Coordinator, at: 501-767-2101 or [email protected] for more information.

Arkansas. Volunteer needed for janitorial and campsite host at the Arkansas Post Field Office. Janitorial volunteer will provide cleaning services including restrooms, offices, kitchen, work areas, parking lots, compound buildings, and grounds. 20 hours per week. Campsite with electric and sewer provided. Janitorial days off: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Janitorial work will be performed from September 2022 through September 2023. Campsite host days off: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Work will be performed from December 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. Background check required. For more info contact Don Gray, Park Ranger: [email protected] 870-497-3219.

Kansas. Fall River Lake in Kansas has wonderful views of the prairie and great volunteer opportunities. We are looking for volunteers to be our first contact with visitors as a camp host, as well as mowing, cleaning, and light maintenance duties. Full hookup sites are provided to volunteers who perform 20 service hours a week. We have tasks available for any skill set or interest. For more information, contact Nate Skinner at: [email protected]

Oregon. Spend 2023 in beautiful Oregon! Several general maintenance volunteer and park host volunteer positions are also available for spring-summer 2023 at Cottage Grove, Dorena, and Fern Ridge reservoirs. Duties vary based on skills and interests. Typical activities include: assisting campers, using computers, minor maintenance, small equipment operations, opening and closing gates, or assisting visitors. Volunteer positions require 20 hours weekly per individual; 30 hours weekly per couple (15 each). Full hookup RV site provided. WiFi provided for Hosts. For more information, contact Paige King at: 541-942-5631 or [email protected]

Colorado. Discover, play, and volunteer in northern Colorado! Join our dynamic team of volunteer campground hosts with Larimer County Parks and Open Spaces. Enjoy the opportunities that abound nearby such as wildlife watching, hiking, fishing, scenic drives, biking, boating, paddleboarding, breweries, great restaurants, and more! There is something for everyone in Larimer County, Colorado, and each of our campgrounds offers a unique Rocky Mountain experience. Horsetooth Reservoir (Fort Collins, CO) - Six and one-half miles of water beckon visitors to come out and play! Where the foothills meet the plains; breathtaking scenery meets the hustle and bustle of outdoor recreation. Carter Lake Area (Loveland, CO) - Three reservoirs, three diverse landscapes, and three different recreation experiences; all within a 20-minute drive from the sweetheart town of Loveland. Hermit Park Open Space (Estes Park, CO) - Enjoy quiet solitude nestled in the ponderosa pine forest at 8,000 ft. Iconic Rocky Mountain views and an abundance of wildlife provide an escape from it all. 20-30 volunteer hours a week is all we ask. Your RV site has full hookups. We seek friendly couples who genuinely like people, are team players, work hard, and are passionate about public lands. We need your help during our busy season, May - September, to provide excellent customer service, assist with our reservation process, maintain cleanliness of grounds, and turn over cabins. Schedules and duties vary based on location. Be a part of the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources community. Visit us on the web at: www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer to begin your northern Colorado adventure. Questions? Email: [email protected] or call: 970-619-4552.

New Hampshire. USACE Elm Brook Park is seeking 2 dependable, enthusiastic, and hardworking volunteer park hosts to join our team for the 2023 recreation season (May 27 - September 4, 2023). Duties include, but are not limited to, staffing the entrance booth, collecting user fees, selling annual passes, answering visitors' questions, and assisting Corps staff as needed. Campsites with full hookups will be provided in exchange for 24-32 hours of work per week. For more information, contact Ranger Samantha Schupp at: 603-746-3601, ext. 735 or [email protected]

Idaho. USACE Dworshak Dam and surrounding recreation areas. Dworshak Dam holds back the North Fork of the Clearwater River creating a 54-mile-long reservoir with plenty of recreational opportunities for everyone. We are looking for volunteers to join our staff in visitor center operations, maintenance (janitorial/groundskeeping), and campground fee attendant positions for this summer. We are specifically recruiting volunteers starting in mid-May extending through Labor Day. We can be flexible on start and finish dates. Volunteers are provided with a full hookup site plus other amenities. Please contact Dworshak Dam at: 208-476-1255 or via email at: [email protected] for more information.