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.
Our Rig:
2005 Dodge 3500 - Dually- Cummins
2006 Outback 27 RSDS
We also have with us two rescue dogs. A Chihuahua mix & a Catahoula mix.
"I did not get to this advanced age because I am stupid."
Full time since June 2006
