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2024 Big Springs Campground Host-Westside Ranger District

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ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service

The Caribou - Targhee National Forest is seeking an individual or couple to host the Big Springs Campground, located 50 miles from Pocatello, Idaho. The site is nestled between large spruce and pine trees and has access to many recreational opportunities such as hiking, ATV riding, and fishing. A self-guided nature trail is conveniently located for visitors to use. Lava Hot Springs also provides fun opportunities and fuel just 16 miles away.


Big Springs hosts 22 Single Sites, 2 Double Sites, 2 single/horse sites, and 1 Group Site. Hosts will be responsible for interacting with the visiting public, providing information about rules and regulations, camp cleanup and general maintenance.


A self-contained RV or travel trailer will be required from the host. The host site includes sewer hookup, potable water, shelter, picnic table, and a fire ring. Host will need to provide their own power source, if desired, as well as a vehicle that can travel on gravel and dirt roads and be used to conduct campground maintenance. Hosts will recieve reimbursement for incidental expenses of $22/day and for official mileage at the rate of 0.67 per mile directly related to campground maintenance.


Training will be provided to complete tasks to Forest Service maintenance and safety standards. A USFS Volunteer uniform, tools, and campground supplies will be provided.


Requirements

· Pass a background check and possess a valid state driver’s license.

· Volunteer a minimum of 4-6 hours a day/20-30 hours weekly and be available other times for public interactions.

· Hosts will be expected to work weekends and holidays.

· Volunteers need to be able to conduct light physical work in an outdoor setting such as cleaning campsites and bathrooms, replacing signs, pushing wheelbarrows/wagons and doing light vegetation management.


Preferred Candidates:

· Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills to make daily public contacts

· Maintain daily written logs.

· Ability to interact with diverse visitors with a positive attitude informing them of rules and regulations.


Campground host volunteer positions are accepted as long as positions are vacant. Additional applications will be retained for a waitlist, in case we have an unexpected vacancy for one of the host locations.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions

Start Date - 2024-05-20

End Date - 2024-09-15

Activities include: Campground/Site Host;Campground Maintenance;Conservation Education;General Assistance;Visitor Information

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1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, US

Mission Statement

The USDA Forest Service's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Description

The United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, spanning 193 million acres of land.

CAUSE AREAS

Emergency & Safety
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Emergency & Safety, Environment, Sports & Recreation

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WHERE

4350 S. Cliffs Dr.Pocatello, ID 83204

(42.8471,-112.446)
 

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