November 7, 2024 9;20 a.m. 

Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill host positions at six unique locations for the 2025 summer recreation season.

A BLM release said volunteer hosts play a critical role at BLM recreation sites. They are the primary, daily connection between public land users and BLM staff.

Northwest Oregon District Manager Dennis Teitzel said, “Out volunteer hosts really help us create a positive experience for our visitors”.

The BLM seeks to fill volunteer positions at the Alder Glen, Clay Creek, Sharps Creek, Shotgun Creek, Whittaker Creek and Wildwood recreations sites.

Hosts also assist BLM staff to open and close sites each day, manage campground and shelter reservations, answer visitor questions, encourage visitor rule adherence, and generally maintain the sites.

A paved RV pad is provided at each site for host volunteers. Sites have varying degrees of amenities from full electric, water and sewer hook-ups to completely primitive sites with only potable water access. Volunteers must provide their own trailer, motorhome, RV or tent set-up. Each host will receive a modest stipend to off-set some living costs and incidental expenses.

The release said hosts are expected to live on site during the region’s busiest recreation season, typically from April through September.

For more information and to apply for those volunteer opportunities, go to https://www.volunteer.gov/s/

To find out more about each site, go to www.blm.gov.