Some very basic workcamping questions
I've never done workcamping before, but it seems like it would fit my skillset and lifestyle. 1. Are in-person interviews generally required / possible? 2. Is now too soon to be applying for nex...
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As Don has replied, volunteer positions in public parks could be more flexible with duty and less demanding of physical effort, than positions in private. The trade off is you spend more time on duty, with no compensation for time beyond the agreement.
Many Private parks and seasonal businesses offer site, perks like included laundry, propane , for less time on the job. Work scheduling and duty likely more demanding, often paid hours worked for time beyond agreement .
Where duty is concerned, make sure your will do wont dos are clear, & why. If the duty is easy, like wallpaper, expect to hang around a lot with little to do.
If the duty asks for labor or mgmt. skills, housekeeping, etc., then you have the bargaining chip.
Expect with any workcamping position that the camp and you must adhere to all IRS regulations for the value given in a barter exchange to be exempt from income.
Max
Many Private parks and seasonal businesses offer site, perks like included laundry, propane , for less time on the job. Work scheduling and duty likely more demanding, often paid hours worked for time beyond agreement .
Where duty is concerned, make sure your will do wont dos are clear, & why. If the duty is easy, like wallpaper, expect to hang around a lot with little to do.
If the duty asks for labor or mgmt. skills, housekeeping, etc., then you have the bargaining chip.
Expect with any workcamping position that the camp and you must adhere to all IRS regulations for the value given in a barter exchange to be exempt from income.
Max
