Volunteer Hosting Program

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