โMar-04-2014 08:25 AM
โMar-11-2014 12:31 PM
vegasken34 wrote:
We volunteered in several Florida parks for a few years & found that they are all different. But each one was a great experience with great people. If you go in with a good attitude, it will be a good experience. Enjoy it. You only live once!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
โMar-10-2014 08:16 PM
โMar-10-2014 02:41 AM
Ole Man Dan wrote:
My wife and I evaluate every park we visit by cleanness of the bath houses, and by any trash around the camp sites.
The better State Parks run a tight ship...
I talked with a Camp Host and the guys running the Store at Topsail Hill's State Park, and they were all pretty much squared away.
Every camp site at THSP was inspected and the Picnic Tables aligned before they called to let them know the site was ready for occupancy.The 'Little Things' set them apart from a few other State Parks.
Hope you enjoy being a Camp Host. I've met lots of good ones over the years. I've noticed the same Host at many camp grounds over the years.They must be doing something right. ๐
โMar-09-2014 11:15 AM
โMar-07-2014 09:56 AM
jw of 4 corners wrote:
When you get some time off and want a great meal, be sure to check out the "Dixie Grille"
โMar-06-2014 03:21 PM
bigwheelsturning wrote:
we're new to this forum..so no pictures posted of the rig..we have volunteered for a state park in northern Florida ..4 winter months 2014/2015 season.
we've never done this before and any helpful hints or advice would be great.
we're in our early 60's..
โMar-05-2014 05:06 PM
jw of 4 corners wrote:
When you get some time off and want a great meal, be sure to check out the "Dixie Grille"
โMar-05-2014 12:30 PM
โMar-05-2014 08:01 AM
reubenray wrote:
Is there a listing showing what volunteer positions are available for the Florida State Park?
โMar-05-2014 07:03 AM
โMar-04-2014 12:03 PM
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.
โMar-04-2014 10:56 AM
โMar-04-2014 10:48 AM
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.
โMar-04-2014 10:29 AM
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.