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Volunteer Workampers Needed at USACE’s Scenic Willamette Valley in Oregon

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer surrounded by lakes, forests, and adventure? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is inviting Workamper […]

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Volunteering at State Parks: Purpose-Driven Travel for RVers, Retirees & Families

For thousands of people each year, the call of the wild isn’t just about breathtaking vistas, peaceful hikes or crackling campfires under the stars – […]

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Workamping at Dixon’s Campground: A Summer Job in the Heart of Maine

Opened in 2001, Dixon’s Campground is a small 125-site facility located just outside of Cape Neddick, Maine. About 25 of the sites are rented by […]

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Workamping at White River Campground in Michigan

Nestled in the beauty of west Michigan, White River Campground offers Workampers the chance to enjoy a scenic setting while benefiting from a flexible schedule. […]

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Holiday Workamping Jobs for RVers

The holiday season offers a fantastic opportunity for Workampers to not only enjoy the festive atmosphere but also earn extra income with short-term holiday gigs. […]

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Workamping on a Ranch: Open Spaces & Lasting Memories

Workamping isn’t limited to campgrounds and visitor centers – sometimes it takes you to wide-open spaces where every day brings a new task. On a […]

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Workamping at Table Rock Lake: Volunteer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Workamping isn’t just about paid jobs – many RVers find fulfillment in volunteering. At Table Rock Lake in Missouri, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]

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Seasonal Tax Preparation Jobs for Workampers at Jackson Hewitt

Not all Workamping jobs are in campgrounds – some provide professional experience and income in completely different fields. Seasonal tax preparation is one such opportunity, […]

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Spend a Summer Workamping at Mountain Lake Campground in West Virginia

West Virginia may not be the first place that comes to mind for Workamping, but the Mountain State offers a summer experience filled with scenic […]

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Employer Spotlight: Workamping in West Texas at the Lost Alaskan RV Park

Workamping stories aren’t always told by RVers – sometimes they begin with the employers who welcome them. In West Texas, one business shared why they […]

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Workamping Jobs in Arizona

Arizona is one of the most naturally-diverse states in America. From the Grand Canyon and red rocks of Sedona, to the giant cactuses of Saguaro […]

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Beet Harvest Jobs for Workampers: Seasonal Gigs in Minnesota, North Dakota & Michigan

Not every Workamping job involves campgrounds or visitor centers. Some of the most lucrative short-term opportunities come from seasonal harvest work. Each fall, the sugar […]

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Workamping at Lemos Farm: Creating Special Memories

Some Workamping experiences are about more than just the tasks – they’re about the people you meet and the memories you create. At Lemos Farm […]

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Gate Guarding Jobs for Workampers: Profit and Adventure on the Road

Not all Workamping jobs take place at campgrounds or RV parks. Some of the most profitable opportunities can be found in unexpected places – like […]

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Workampers Find Challenge and Fulfillment in Volunteering

For many RVers, Workamping isn’t just about earning a paycheck – it’s about giving back and finding purpose on the road. Volunteering as a Workamper […]

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Workamping at Small Campgrounds: Unique Experiences and Opportunities

Not all Workamping jobs are the same, and the size of the campground can make a big difference in your daily experience. Smaller campgrounds often […]

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Spend a Summer Workamping in Wisconsin with the Friendliest Bears

Workamping often takes RVers to unexpected places — and sometimes, those places come with furry friends. In Wisconsin, one Workamping opportunity put RVers side by […]

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Dirty Jobs: Workamping Opportunities That Are Worth It

Who would have thought that the TV show Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe would run for eight seasons on the Discovery Channel? From port-a-potty technicians […]

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10 Tips for Workamping the Sugar Beet Harvest

Learn from our “Unbeetable Experience!” The Sugar Beet Harvest is one of those Workamping gigs that everyone has heard about. It is detailed in many […]

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RV Chaplains: How Workampers Are Bringing Faith to the Open Road

By Workamper Chaplain Robert N. Ruesch In the early days of American history, pastors rode on horseback from one church to another. These “circuit rider […]

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Workampers Save the Day at NTCC During Historic Texas Winter Storm

When disaster strikes, community spirit shines brightest. That was certainly true at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC), where a team of Workamper volunteers stepped up […]

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Workamping With an Ocean View: Life and Jobs at Seal Rocks RV Cove, Oregon

When it comes up in conversation that you’re heading to the coast of Oregon, you’ll be met with a slew of adjectives. “It’s the best/prettiest/nicest […]

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Workamping with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

For over 20 years, Workamper News has been the trusted resource of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects to advertise for and recruit […]

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Our Sensational South Dakota Experience: Workamping at Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

This story originally appeared in the July/August 2016 issue of Workamper News magazine, which featured Workamping in South Dakota. Each year, thousands of Workampers spend […]

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Workamping at Northeast Texas Community College

A great opportunity awaits you! Here at Workamper News, we get a lot of questions from a lot of Workampers. We decided to ask our […]

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Workamping Your Way Across America

This article originally appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of Workamper News magazine. The Henleys share their story of turning a love of travel into […]

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Workamping For Amusement Parks

This story first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of Workamper News magazine, part of our “Workamping in America’s Amusement Parks” feature series. Among the […]

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First-Time Workampers Review Their Experience: Volunteering at the Finland Minnesota Historical Society

Workamping for the first time is full of learning curves, memorable encounters, and new adventures. In this story from the September/October 2019 issue of Workamper […]

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Helping People See America…One Job at a Time

Workamping isn’t just about earning a paycheck – it’s about creating a lifestyle of freedom, adventure, and purpose. Every day, Workampers across the country are […]

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A Workamping Experience to Remember: Helping at a South Dakota Bed & Breakfast

Workamping isn’t always about cleaning campsites or managing RV parks. For some, it’s about finding extraordinary places and people while still enjoying the RV lifestyle. […]

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