Larimer County Parks & Open Lands
Volunteer Campground Host Expectations

(Must have own RV)

Department: Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
Program: Horsetooth & Blue Mountain Park Districts
Locations: Carter Lake, Flatiron, Pinewood & Horsetooth Reservoirs

Volunteer Campground Hosts works part time in the campground assisting with the reservation system, selling camping permits and providing customer service to visitors. They also serve as eyes and ears for Park Rangers in their assigned campground.

Duties vary, but can be a combination of the following:

• Live at the campground from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Ability to work well with and report to the Park Rangers
• Verify campers have purchased an entrance and/or camping passes
• Educate (NOT ENFORCE) campers about park rules & the protection of natural resources
• Communicate potential or actual problems to the rangers. Do not take matters into your own hands.
• Pick up trash in campground
• Must provide own living quarters like a trailer or RV
• Willingness to help out with light maintenance
• Answer visitor questions and provide them with excellent customer service
• Willing to work Wednesday through Saturday each week in your campground in exchange for a campsite, water, sewer, and electrical hookup
• Assist with the campground reservation system and bookkeeping (County will train on paperwork)
• Distribute and collect camper comment cards or surveys
• Serve as liaison for campground entertainment scheduled in your area.
• For Marina Host Only: Provide dock assistance to sail and motor boaters. Assist at the marina.

• Friendly and courteous to staff and park visitors and the ability to communicate clearly with them
• Complete the volunteer training course
• Provide own transportation and living quarters
• Arrive by mid May and stay through Labor Day
• Abide by park regulations and safety guidelines
• Agree to a criminal background check
• For Marina Host Only: Must have extensive boating experience and comfortable around the water.

• Prepare and train volunteers through orientation, tour, and on-the-job training
• Organize and schedule volunteers in an efficient and timely manner
• Provide necessary equipment and supplies
• Evaluate training and performance of volunteers
• Recognize and reward volunteers as valued staff members

• Be prepared for your assignment by completing volunteer orientation and training
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and park visitors
• Return supplies and tools loaned to you at the end of the summer
• Provide own transportation and living quarters (RV or trailer)

• Stress when working with people
• Rattlesnakes are located within our park boundaries
• Sore muscles from walking your campground vs. driving the golf cart around
• Hot summer days
• Accidents on or near the water for the Marina Host.
• Inclement weather (lightening, rain, etc.)
• Disease, stings, or bites from insects, such as mosquitoes and spiders.

The Larimer County Parks & Open Lands Volunteer Program is not obligated to provide a placement, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. Opportunities for volunteers are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age. Larimer County is committed to equality of opportunity.