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Volunteering

Campground host program

Retired? Summers free? Consider volunteering to work in a North Dakota State Park as a Campground Host. In exchange for working a one to three month period, hosts receive free, full-service camping for the duration of their stay.

Campground Hosts
 

Current campground host openings (as of 04/16/2012)

Session Begin Date End Date Parks with Openings
1 May 15 June 19 Beaver Lake, Cross Ranch, Fort Ransom, Lewis and Clark and Turtle River State Parks
2 June 20 July 17 Lewis and Clark, Beaver Lake State Parks
3 July 18 Aug. 14 Filled
4 Aug. 15 Sep. 11 Filled
5 Sep. 12 Sep. 30 Filled

Other volunteer openings (as of 04/16/2012)

  • Landscape Volunteer position open for May 7 - July 17 at Icelandic State Park
  • Marina Dock Maintenance Work-Camper position open for May 15 - Sept. 11 at Fort Stevenson State Park

Campground host application

Campground Host application — pdf format (545kb, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
PDF Instructions: PDF forms can be filled out on-line, printed, and then mailed to the Campground Host Coordinator.

Campground host duties

Campground host duties vary depending on park needs. They may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Welcome campers into the park
  • Provide information on park facilities and services, the surrounding area, and North Dakota in general
  • Assist campers in setting up when necessary
  • Assist in the promotion of park activities and special events
  • Relay visitor comments and concerns to appropriate park staff members
  • Police campground for litter
  • Sell firewood during designated hours
  • Notify a park ranger upon viewing a violation of park regulations or a safety hazard
  • Check comfort station and vault toilets and contact staff about cleaning needs, mechanical problems or any deficiencies
  • Hosts may be asked to assist park staff members in planning, organizing, and carrying out special park events, projects, and interpretive programs

For further information about requirements and available time slots, write or call the Volunteer Coordinator, c/o #2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau, ND 58318, Ph. 701.263.4015. Or, just drop us a line at pnrvolunteer@nd.gov with your complete mailing address and questions.

Campground Host
 

Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program

Don't have time to volunteer as a Campground Host? There are plenty of other volunteer opportunities available. Whether you are interested in visitor services, photography, interpretation, research, history, maintenance work, art or office work, the VIP program can provide you with a meaningful volunteer experience. If you would like to volunteer your special skills, don't hesitate to contact your nearest state park. Request information from the park you are interested in working... addresses, phone numbers and e-mail information can be found on the Contact Us page.

Volunteers