volunteer for Florida state park

definitely no offence taken as this is the information i am seeking. my husband and i are very good workers and are pleased to hear that our age is considered. thanks again.

Dog Folks wrote:
All Florida parks are busy in the winter and Suwanee is no exception.
But its is smaller and quieter than most.


Cleaning cabins harder work than regular campground hosting. Very much like being a maid in a hotel. But it will get your foot in the door for next year and other duties if you want.

With 5 cabins you probably will end up sharing duties with another person/couple, depending upon their individual park staffing levels.

The rangers understand you age, no offense meant, and just expect a reasonable effort from you. None of us can work like when we were 20 and they don't expect that.

All Florida parks are busy in the winter and Suwanee is no exception.
But its is smaller and quieter than most.


Cleaning cabins harder work than regular campground hosting. Very much like being a maid in a hotel. But it will get your foot in the door for next year and other duties if you want.

With 5 cabins you probably will end up sharing duties with another person/couple, depending upon their individual park staffing levels.

The rangers understand you age, no offense meant, and just expect a reasonable effort from you. None of us can work like when we were 20 and they don't expect that.

thank you....as i am on an swypy phone...i don't know how this quoting thing will turn out....i will be doing the cabins there ...& hubbys on maintenance...we will give it our best..

Dog Folks wrote:
From a Florida camp host: Congratulations. Campground hosting is great fun and very satisfying.

98% of the campers are great people. Don't let that 2% that give you heartburn, spoil your experience. The 2% are present in all areas of life.

In general, Florida rangers really appreciate your help.

If you are "trained" by other hosts, and something just does not seem right, ask your volunteer coordinator about it, privately. Misinformation sometimes is just passed on down from host to host.

We have always tried to find something "extra" we could do around the campground that others do not do. (Extra raking, etc) Your boss will like that. Just don't go outside of your job description without permission.

The best advice? Given to us by a ranger years ago: Most people, especially women, will judge the entire campground and their experience, by how clean the bathrooms are. Keep them picked up and the fixtures shiny and you cannot go wrong.

Try to stay visible in the campground. The campers then know that "someone is watching" and are much better behaved. For example, where we now host, one general round of the campground is required during the day. We make four. Morning,around noon,mid afternoon, and evening. (We also check the bathrooms then.)

Good luck. Remember, every park and the exact duties required can vary widely. So if this one is not "your cup of tea," learn from it and find another.

Allworth wrote:
A really nice park.

Keep in mind that it may not be as warm as you expect. Much better than the Carolinas, but this year they DID have snow flurries.

yes..we picked that area to hopefully be missing the more crowfed parks during winter.
since we've never volunteered..we're not sure of the amount of work and maybe start out slower.
we're camped here in SC now for work..experienced an ice storm that knocked out our power for 5 days.
right now it's highs of 39°'...

From a Florida camp host: Congratulations. Campground hosting is great fun and very satisfying.

98% of the campers are great people. Don't let that 2% that give you heartburn, spoil your experience. The 2% are present in all areas of life.

In general, Florida rangers really appreciate your help.

If you are "trained" by other hosts, and something just does not seem right, ask your volunteer coordinator about it, privately. Misinformation sometimes is just passed on down from host to host.

We have always tried to find something "extra" we could do around the campground that others do not do. (Extra raking, etc) Your boss will like that. Just don't go outside of your job description without permission.

The best advice? Given to us by a ranger years ago: Most people, especially women, will judge the entire campground and their experience, by how clean the bathrooms are. Keep them picked up and the fixtures shiny and you cannot go wrong.

Try to stay visible in the campground. The campers then know that "someone is watching" and are much better behaved. For example, where we now host, one general round of the campground is required during the day. We make four. Morning,around noon,mid afternoon, and evening. (We also check the bathrooms then.)

Good luck. Remember, every park and the exact duties required can vary widely. So if this one is not "your cup of tea," learn from it and find another.

Nice quiet park right on the Suwannee River. Enjoy it

A really nice park.

Keep in mind that it may not be as warm as you expect. Much better than the Carolinas, but this year they DID have snow flurries.

Moved from Beginning RVing to obtain more informed responses.

Suwannee in live oak

Which park?