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Volunteer Hosting Program
Contact: Glen Stubbolo
89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-9193
Fax: (302) 739-3817
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Campground Host
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Assist campers and park staff in campground area -- greet campers, distribute information, assist in registration/checkout, set-up, litter, light maintenance and housekeeping, and other campground services.
Locations:
Cape Henlopen State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park
Killens Pond State Park
Lums Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park
Responsibilities:
- Greet new campers and assist in finding site and with set-up.
- Distribute interpretive program and park information.
- Answer questions about the park and local area.
- Explain rules in a pleasant and helpful manner. Reports rule infractions, NO LAW/RULE ENFORCEMENT.
- Routinely check bathhouses and laundry area: maintain neatness, replace toilet tissue, wash mirrors, hose down floors as necessary,sweep floors and walkways, pick up litter in surrounding area, report and unsafe conditions or needed repair.
- Assist registrar: Check sites for vacancy/occupancy and report
- Assist in registrar booth -- hand out of registration information, collect fees, registration or checkout
- Check posts for checkouts
- Assist with sales of firewood and ice
- Oversee camping area in evenings.
- May assist with interpretive programs in the campground area.
- Direct incoming traffic.
- Maintain bulletin boards.
- Clean campfire rings.
- Pick up litter from campsites, paths and roads.
- Assist physically-challenged campers.
- Check campground area and sites and report any missing or broken equipment or other maintenance problems.
- May lock or unlock laundry or other facilities in campground.
- Light grounds maintenance -- weeding, mulching, trimming as directed.
- Assist with special events.
- Other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
Benefits:
- Park and Division Recognition Program
- Training Opportunities
- Admission to Park
- Park and staff events
- Special events
Required Skills:
- Pleasant and personable. Relates well with people.
- Independent and responsible. Able to work in multiple assignment environment.
- Able to assist with both indoor and outdoor projects.
- Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Clear understanding of park rules and policies and ability to explain and present to campers.
- Able to stand for long periods, walking about camp ground, able to perform light maintenance work outdoors in various weathers including summer heat.
- Able to operate simple office machines: phone, cash register.
- May involve computer use.
- Attends training.
- Able to speak publicly in front of groups.
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
- Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines.
Time requirements:
24 hours per week (or as scheduled), flexible scheduling.
Supervision:
Direct supervision by Park Administrator, Superintendent, Assistant or Manager
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.