VOLUNTEER positions: Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area.

[cyndi]

I am cutting and pasting the entire post because I know many of you don't use facebook.


 We always have revolving position's open for Volunteering Camp Hosts and Caretaker's. In return for their time and work we provide a RV campsite, cement pad, Full Hook-ups and propane, with a small stipend for uniforms. Camp Hosts and Caretaker position's change as people travel, so we always have something available.
Thank you in advance and hope to see you soon!
Karen Zajac
Volunteer Coordinator
Forest Service Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast 
Ranger District-Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Visitor Center
855 Hwy 101
Reedsport, OR 
Office 541-271-6016 / Cell 541-961-1264
http://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw
ARE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FREE CAMPING, FULL HOOK-UPS AND FREE PROPANE!!!??
We have a wonderful opportunity at the OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (Driftwood II)
available for a OHV/ATV VOLUNTEER CAMP HOST’S & CARETAKER!!
http://www.campgroundsoregon.com/…/driftwood_ii_campground.…
If you are an OHV/ATV enthusiast and would like to experience the Oregon Coastal Dunes right outside of your front door this is the opportunity of a life time! 
This is a fun, rewarding volunteer position which allows creativity, flexibility and fun! Summer is an exciting time on the Oregon Coast! You will work together with a dedicated team of local volunteers, hosts, and FS staff with a variety of different backgrounds and experience levels.
OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA is searching for Campground Hosts and Caretaker for their Driftwood II Campground, Florence, OR 97439 (US Hwy 101, 7 miles south of Florence, off Siltcoos Beach Rd). This campground offers rare camping for the OHV enthusiasts. There is a direct OHV access from your camping site to the dunes and beach. 
VOLUNTEERS DESCRIPTION: CAMPGROUND CAMPHOST'S (A) & (B). 
Duties include but are but not limited to: Shifts are divided between 2 hosts at the facility.
Morning shift (0600-1400) requires opening gates and showers at 0600, information sharing with campers and others, recording of license plate numbers daily, managing reservations & walk-in sites, light cleaning of showers and restrooms, keeping restrooms stocked, and picking up litter as needed around the facility.
Afternoon shift (1400-2200) requires managing reservations and first come sites, light cleaning of showers, restrooms and keeping them stocked, quiet rounds at 10:00pm, lock gates and showers. A full hook up site + propane is provided. This is a 5 day / 20+ hour week with 2 days off (each host covers the days off for each other). Must be energetic and physically capable of performing duties.
VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION: CAMPGROUND CARETAKER. 
Duties include but are but not limited to: restroom cleaning, mowing, weed eating, leaf blowing, fire pit cleaning, litter pick up in campground. We are asking a 3-6 month commitment or possibly - indefinite.
• Volunteers must be able to live on-site in their own RV or trailer. 
• A full-hookup RV cement pad including propane is provided. 
• Must be energetic and physically capable of performing duties. 
• Two pets maximum. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE OREGON DUNES NRA AT: OFFICE (541) 271-6016 CELL (541) 961-1264. 
Nearby are the small coastal towns of North Bend, Coos Bay, Reedsport and Lakeside. Local Art Fairs, Farmers Markets and cultural events abound not to mention: hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, sand play, beach access, inland fishing, deep ocean fishing, OHV riding - the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area has it all. 
Please visit the portion of the Siuslaw National Forest web site for photos and information (http://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw) or go to "Discover Siuslaw National Forest" on Facebook. Please contact coordinator for details. Thanks for your interest! Hope to hear from you soon! http://en.wikipedia.org/…/Oregon_Dunes_National_Recreation_…
DRIFTWOOD II CAMPGROUND 
DRIFTWOOD IS A DESIGNATED OHV/ATV VEHICLE RIDING CAMPGROUND THAT OFFERS DIRECT SAND ACCESS TO THE THRILLING OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. HERALDED AS THE LARGEST EXPANSE OF COASTAL SAND DUNES IN NORTH AMERICA, THE RECREATION AREA ATTRACTS LOOKING FOR THE ACTION OF DUNE RIDING AND THE COMFORT OF CAMPING IN A DEVELOPED CAMPSITE WITH PERKS LIKE HOT SHOWERS. 
CAMPING TYPES: RV CAMPING 
GEOGRAPHY: COAST 
FEATURES: BEACH CAMP HOST DRINKING WATER
FIRE PITS FLUSH TOILETS GARBAGE SERVICE
PETS ALLOWED PICNIC TABLES PULL THROUGH SITES
RESERVATIONS SHOWERS 
ACTIVITIES: BEACH COMBING, HIKING, OHV'S, SWIMMING 
ACCESS: DRIVE IN 
NUMBER OF SITES: 67
MAX PEOPLE: 8
MAX RV LENGTH: 40 FEET
ELEVATION: 21 FEET
AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 1 - JANUARY
GPS LAT: 43.881071
GPS LON: -124.148170
WEBSITE: DRIFTWOOD II CAMPGROUND
ADDRESS: US HWY 101, 7 MILES SOUTH OF FLORENCE,
CITY: FLORENCE
STATE: OREGON
ZIP CODE: 97439
Thank you in advance and hope to see you soon! 
Volunteer Coordinator
Forest Service Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast 
Ranger District-Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Visitor Center
• Office 541-271-6016 / Cell 541-961-1264/ 
• EMAIL TO: [email protected] 
• MAIL: 855 HWY 101, REEDSPORT, OREGON 97467 
• FAX: (541)-271-6034
http://www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw

 

[highdesertranger]

I will add this to anyone interested this is a beautiful area along Oregon's coast. in some areas the dunes end and the forest begins. however it's windy all the time after all that's why the dunes are there. thanks for posting Cyndi. highdesertranger

 

[flailer]

I've ridden there. Thousand of acres of sand riding. Better have paddle tires for your machine though.
Change out to dirt tires, and go inland, for big trees, and lots of green.

 

[cyndi]

I've split the thread so those of you who don't understand the importance of volunteering can continue discuss it's merits and idiocy  in it's own thread. Please feel free to continue your conversation here: https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=13634

Any further off topic discussion, here, will be deleted.

 

[Patrick46]

My city is right at the bottom of these dunes, and the listed head office is 1/2 hour away.

This is an outdoorsman's paradise! Lots of excellent fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, surfing, and blasting around the dunes in ORVs. The scenery is breathtaking, and the folks around here are very laid-back, easy-going, and friendly.

Yes, it is windy here, but it's never too hot, and it's never too cold. Summer's are in the 70's, and winter's are in the 40's. We (locals) simply wear layers, and adjust as needed.