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Position 2012 Bruneau Dunes Campground Host Bruneau Dunes State Park Partner Opportunity Site Link Opportunity Partner State Natural Resources Links Idaho Home Page Idaho Tourism Site Idaho State Parks Volunteers Idaho State Wildlife Volunteers Address 27608 Sand Dunes Road Mountain Home, ID 83647 Contact Kathryn Hampton Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov 208-514-2493 Dates 5/28/2012--10/15/2012 Activities • Campground Host • Conservation Education • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information • Science • General Assistance Record Date 4/5/2012 Suitable For Adults,Seniors Difficulty Level Average

Opportunity Description: 

The tallest sand dune rises 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home. The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hiking, swimming and viewing the stars at one of only two public observatories in Idaho. Feel free to climb but no vehicles are allowed on the dunes. A visitor center offers information on birds of prey, insects, fossils, wildlife and the sand dunes. A variety of gift items are available for purchase. Two cabins are available for rent. Also 82 serviced with W/E and 31 standard sites. The Equestrian Area provides facilities for visitors to camp with their horses and there is a 9-mile riding trail around the park.

Idaho State Park Campground Hosts are park ambassadors. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting visitors and handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter, and informing the rangers about potential problems. Hosts serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing, and helpful to all park visitors. Host volunteers need to be physically capable of performing these duties. You will be scheduled to work varied days and hours, not to exceed 20-30 hours per week. We ask for at least a 30 day commitment, however some assignments can also be for the entire camping season if desired.

Campgroud Host Routine Duties

Mark Reserved Sites

Open and close campground loops with irrigation schedule

Wash picnic tables at campgrounds

Clean picnic areas

Weed pull-through sites and pads

Wash interpretive panels

Clean camp site grills, fire rings and rake sites

Sweep/tidy shelters

Pick up litter

Assist with irrigation

Contact: Kathryn.Hampton@idpr.idaho.gov or

APPLY ON-LINE at: http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/aboutus/volunteeronline.aspx or

call (208) 514-2493 for more information and an application packet NOW.

Housing Availability: 

Available
  • Housing Type:
RV Pads
  • Housing Description:
full hookup RV pad; 50 amp electrical service, sewer connection at host site
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