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2025 Elizabeth Furnace (VA) Campground Host

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ORGANIZATION: USDA Forest Service

Elizabeth Furnace is a popular recreation area. It has 32 camping sites, 2 interpretative trails that describe the turn-of-the-century iron industry, a log cabin and a large day-use area. Hikers and fishermen frequent this area. Elizabeth Furnace is located at the northern end of the Massanutten Mountain near Front Royal, Virginia.


Expectations:

Hosts are asked to spend a minimum of one month at this facility. Campground hosts are asked to work 3-5 days a week for a total of approximately 20-32 hours a week. Hosts are given two days off in a row to enjoy the area and to relax. Duties can vary depending on individual preferences and abilities. Duties are agreed to in writing prior to the Host's arrival.


Amenities on Site:

  • Host sites have full hook-ups (Electricity, water, sewer, and telephone hookups). Cell coverage in the area is not available.
  • RV Dump station at campground for your convenience.
  • Well Water pump and pit toilets available year-round.
  • Shower house and flush toilets available May - October.

Your Role:

As a Campground Host, you'll serve as the friendly face of the campground, assisting visitors with information, maintaining facilities, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all who stay. Hosts should be comfortable working with and talking to fellow campers about forest rules and policies. The ability to perform light maintenance such as mowing or weed eating and clean restrooms is needed. Special skills such as plumbing, electrical or woodworking would be a plus!


Potential Duties:

  • Cleaning Bathrooms
  • Welcome visitors and assist them in checking into their sites
  • Picking up Trash
  • Mowing
  • Leaf blowing
  • Minor maintenance projects
  • Minor Plumbing

Preference will be given to volunteers who can stay for longer than 1-2 months for the season.

Start Date - 2025-03-01

End Date - 2025-10-31

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About USDA Forest Service

Location:

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

95 Railroad AvenueEdinburg, VA 22824

(38.82439,-78.5647)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Sunday;Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday;Friday;Saturday

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