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Camp Host Duties Explained: What Every Campground Staff Member Should Know

A "Camp Host" plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment at campgrounds, serving as the friendly face of the facility. Typically responsible for managing day-to-day operations, camp hosts provide assistance to campers, ensuring their needs are met and that they have a pleasant stay. This can include greeting visitors, offering local information, and maintaining the campground’s cleanliness.

In addition to these duties, camp hosts often organize activities and events, fostering a sense of community among campers. They facilitate communication between campground management and visitors, addressing any concerns or questions that arise.

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Being a camp host is an excellent opportunity for those who love the outdoors and enjoy interacting with people. It requires strong organizational skills, a passion for nature, and a commitment to customer service. Ultimately, camp hosts enhance the camping experience, making sure that every visitor feels welcome and valued in the great outdoors.

The "Team Campsite Hosting Crew" is essential for providing an outstanding camping experience. This dedicated group of individuals works together to manage campground operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors. Responsibilities include greeting campers, assisting with reservations, and maintaining site cleanliness.

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Team members collaborate to organize fun activities and events, fostering community among campers while promoting outdoor engagement. Each crew member brings unique skills, from customer service to organizational abilities, enhancing the overall experience for everyone.

The Team Campsite Hosting Crew not only ensures smooth daily operations but also creates a friendly atmosphere that encourages camaraderie and lasting memories. Together, they play a pivotal role in making every camper's experience enjoyable and memorable in the great outdoors.

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"Gifts for People with Campers" are perfect for enhancing the outdoor experience. Whether they enjoy weekend getaways or extended road trips, thoughtful gifts can make their adventures even more enjoyable. Consider practical items like portable grills, compact cooking gear, or cozy blankets for chilly nights by the campfire.

Accessories like specialized storage organizers or hitch-mounted bike racks add convenience and functionality. Personalized items, such as custom décor or travel journals, allow campers to document their journeys.

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For a touch of fun, consider outdoor games or hammock sets for relaxation. These gifts not only cater to their love for camping but also show appreciation for their adventurous spirit, enhancing their time spent exploring nature and creating lasting memories on the road.

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Chasing Bears

When applying for a volunteer campground host position on Volunteer.Gov, the duties that are listed tend to be fairly similar. Greet guests, answer questions, pick up litter, handle noise complaints, tell people about keeping their dog on a leash and so on. Today we learned about a job duty that wasn’t actually listed when I applied for our current position – chasing bears.

Black bears are pretty…

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Campground Host

Campground Host - A new experience and way to see the natural wonders in America.

My many applications to Volunteer.gov bore fruit. I was accepted to be a campground host for the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) in Moab, Utah. My first offical day on the job was this past Monday, August 28, 2017. Technically, I am working as a volunteer for the U.S. Department of Interior. What is a Campground Host? This is the person who lives at the campground as a caretaker. Basically, I…

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Seeking hosts for the Longmire Stewardship Campground

I just discovered that, due to a typo, our advertisement for campground host volunteers at the Longmire Stewardship Campground has not been visible on volunteer.gov. While we do have some applicants on file from our other campgrounds, I could use a few more applicants to choose from, and who have applied specifically for this job. The full listing and online application is at http://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=9361, and is reproduced here:

Mount Rainier National Park's volunteer program is seeking an individual, a couple, or multiple individuals in sequence to serve for five months (or a portion thereof) as the manager of the Longmire Campground. The historic Longmire Campground was closed to use by the general public almost forty years ago. Since then, many of its trails and facilities have gradually disappeared under a sea of moss, with the exception of a dozen sites that were restored for use by seasonal employees living in RVs. In 2007, full-scale restoration efforts began, with the help of volunteers under the direction of the Mount Rainier Recovery Corps, as part of recovery efforts following flood damage in November of 2006. The campground now has two dozen rough individual campsites and two group sites, though few picnic tables or fire pits. Five platform tent sites have been built, though the tents themselves must be taken down and put into storage during the winter months. A bath house has been built with three shower units, one of them handicap-accessible. These restored campsites and facilities are now available for the exclusive use of volunteers and other park partners. The campground manager sought by this announcement will be responsible for the following duties:

Opening the campground in the spring, including cleaning up winter storm debris, rebuilding the platform tents, and assisting with dewinterization of the bath house.

Coordinating use of the campground by volunteers, including scheduling the use of campsites and welcoming and assisting volunteers as they come and go.

General upkeep and maintenance of the campground throughout the summer, including working with maintenance staff to keep the bath houses clean and well-stocked.

Continuing the campground's historic restoration, including helping maintenance staff to remove deteriorating picnic tables and fire grates, and build and install new ones.

Preparing the campground for winter, including taking down the platform tents and putting them into storage.

Leading volunteers on campground-related projects, including any or all of the above-listed tasks.

Assisting with other volunteer-related duties as available and interested, including data entry, correspondence, and coordination of volunteer events.

Housing for this position may be in one of the campground's employee RV spaces, which includes water and electrical hookups. An RV will be required. A separate vehicle is also recommended for trips to town. Alternatively, an apartment is available adjacent to the campground for those who prefer it or do not have an RV. The person selected for this position will generally be on duty Thursday through Monday, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off, though this schedule may vary. A background check may be required. The campground host's apartment or RV site and hookups will be provided at no cost. Pets are permitted for full-time RV residents in the Longmire Campground if they are indoor pets and not kenneled outside.

I need hosts from mid-May through the end of September, though I will consider multiple partial seasons to fill that span of time (and last year's hosts may return for part of the season). Actual time working will vary according to how busy the campground is. There will be stretches when the campground is only partially occupied, and duties may be completed in a few hours. At other times, the campground will be completely full, with people checking in at all hours. (There are a few very large groups already scheduled to use the campground this summer.) The work will average out to about 32-40 hours per week. A small per diem is available, if needed, to defray living expenses. Please share this job announcement with anyone who may be interested, and direct any questions to me at Kevin_Bacher (at) nps.gov. I will be filling the position no later than April 24.

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Wanted: Campground Host for VIP Campground

Although we have hired campground hosts for the Longmire Volunteer Campground for the first half of the summer, they have other obligations which prevent them from staying on past July 22. We are looking for someone to fill this position through late September.

Hosts coordinate the use of 31 tent sites, 2 group sites, and half a dozen Park-provided platform tents. They take reservations and assign campsites, and make sure guests are aware of campground regulations, ensuring that they comply with the rules while making sure everyone feels welcomed and supported. Duties include dealing with challenges as they come up (illegal campers, people who've lost their keys, loose dogs and so on), maintaining, cleaning and restocking a comfort station with three showers, and assigning/retrieving keys from campers, as well as keeping the campground free of camping litter.

If you are interested in being a Longmire campground host, please contact Kevin Bacher directly at 360-569-6567 for more information or drop a note to [email protected].

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Wanted: Longmire Volunteer Campground Manager

Boy Scout volunteers hard at work cleaning up storm debris in the Longmire Volunteer Campground

With summer fast approaching, we are still searching for the right individual or couple to serve as our next Campground Manager at the Longmire Volunteer Campground. It's a unique position -- part campground host, part docent, part project crew leader, part volunteer coordinator -- and it requires a unique person to fill the role. Specifically, we're looking for someone to live in our volunteer campground in their RV and coordinate the use of 31 tent sites, 2 group places, and several platform tents. You'll be taking reservations and assigning campsites, making sure guests are aware of campground regulations and in compliance with them, and making sure everyone feels welcomed and supported. You'll deal with challenges as they come up -- illegal campers, people who've lost their keys, loose dogs, and periodic reports of gunfire echoing up the canyon from Forest Service land outside the park. You'll maintain, clean, and supply a comfort station with three showers, and assign and retrieve keys from campers. You'll make sure that campsites are kept clean and inviting for the next guest. The Longmire Campground is a historic site dating back to the 1930s, so its spaces are small, limiting RVs, including yours, to 24 feet in length. It contains 16 sites with hookups, including yours, which are used by park staff, concession employees, and full-time volunteers. The remaining sites -- the ones you'll be coordinating -- have no hookups. The campground was closed to public use in the late 1960s, and was resurrected in 2007 for use by volunteers, education groups, and other working park partners. Its picnic tables are begged and borrowed, and its fire grates are 50 years old. With the help of grant money from Washington's National Park Fund and Glad®, we're planning to purchase and build or install new tables and grates this summer. You'll be helping to coordinate and lead these efforts, as well as other volunteer groups that help open the campground in the spring (cleaning up storm debris and setting up platform tents) and close it down in the fall. Like any campground host position, it's a full-time, 40-hour-a-week job, with flexible hours, since you'll need to be on call whenever volunteers arrive or need assistance. Reimbursement is available for living expenses. The season begins approximately June 1 and runs through the end of September. If you're interested, don't delay -- fill out an application today at volunteer.gov! You can also contact me directly to express interest in the position, at 360-569-6567 or Kevin_Bacher [at] NPS.gov.

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Urgently Needed: Campground Hosts

In an exceptional set of circumstances, we find ourselves without Campground Hosts for both Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh. If you feel you could fill this position, PLEASE contact Kevin Bacher at your earliest convenience [phone] or fill out an application at Volunteer.gov. Duties: 1) Answer visitor questions about the campground, the park, and the area. 2) Assist with registration and orientation of visitors. 3) Perform campground patrols when necessary. 4) Perform light maintenance duties in the campground such as picking up trash. 5) Support the reservation desk during lunch breaks or busy periods. 6) Document all volunteer work and submit record to supervisor at the end of each month. 7) Perform work in a safe manner at all times. Qualifications: 1) Ability to read, write, and follow directions in English. 2) Ability to walk for a minimum of three miles, if needed, to check campsite availability. 3) Ability to work with large numbers of campers under potentially stressful conditions such as busy shifts at the ranger station or visitors with complaints. 4) Must possess a valid driver’s license if authorized to drive a government vehicle. Time Commitment: Minimum of 32 hours per week. Hosts are needed through Columbus Day, but partial seasons are fine. We are open to the possibility of local people working shifts of a few days a week until the position can be filled. Training: Volunteer will participate in park orientation session, safety training, and on-the-job training as applicable and as assigned by the supervisor. Benefits: 1) Campsite with hookups for power, water, and sewage. 2) Waiver of park entrance fees. 3) Reimbursement of some expenses. 4) Coverage for tort liability and on-the-job injury through the VIP program.

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Looking for Cougar Rock Campground Hosts

Have you been toying with the idea of applying for a Campground Host position at Mount Rainier National Park? Now is the time! Our Campground Manager, Debbie Hannevig, is currently looking for candidates to fill that position between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. If you're not able to commit for the entire summer, that's O.K. too; we often work with one individual or couple at the beginning of the season and someone else for the second half. Do note, however, that maximum RV length is 30 feet, due to the small spaces in our historic campground. You can find the vacancy announcement and online application link here, along with details on how to find more information about the position. We hope to see you here this summer!