Sirviendo como anfitrión de campamento en los parques estatales de Virginia

Visión general

Si te gusta la gente y disfrutas compartiendo el amor por acampar, los Parques Estatales de Virginia tienen grandes oportunidades para participar a través de su programa de alojamiento voluntario. Los anfitriones ayudan a nuestro personal de guardabosques a brindar un excelente servicio al cliente a los campistas y visitantes. A cambio, a los anfitriones se les proporciona residencia en los campamentos y tienen la oportunidad de desempeñar diversas funciones.

• Anfitriones del campamento : estos voluntarios se enfocan en las áreas de campamento del parque y sirven como "embajadores de buena voluntad" para el parque mientras interactúan con los campistas durante su estadía. Ayudan a los campistas a encontrar y establecer sus sitios, necesitan ayuda con respecto a las instalaciones para acampar y responden preguntas sobre las reglas y pautas del parque. También brindan servicios para garantizar que las instalaciones del campamento estén limpias, ordenadas y listas para los campistas.
• Anfitriones del parque : estos voluntarios realizan la mayor parte de su trabajo en las oficinas administrativas del parque. A menudo trabajan en estaciones de contacto y centros de visitantes, ayudan con programas educativos y con frecuencia trabajan en las oficinas traseras del parque. A menudo brindan asistencia a los anfitriones del campamento.
• Anfitriones de tiendas : muchos de nuestros parques tienen instalaciones comerciales como tiendas de campamentos, cafeterías e instalaciones recreativas únicas. Se necesitan voluntarios para dotar de personal a estas áreas durante las horas en que están abiertas. Los anfitriones minoristas brindan servicios valiosos en los parques que tienen instalaciones y actividades que requieren compras y tarifas de cobro.

Veinticuatro de los 44 parques estatales de Virginia participan en el programa de alojamiento, y algunos utilizan un solo tipo de anfitrión y otros parques utilizan los tres. Nuestros voluntarios anfitriones son esenciales para el buen funcionamiento de los parques y valoramos su servicio. Es una de las cosas más gratificantes que puedes hacer por ti y por el aire libre de Virginia.

Los voluntarios anfitriones se inscriben para tareas de 30días (las llamamos oportunidades) durante la temporada de campamento. La temporada de campamento se extiende desde el primer fin de semana de marzo hasta el primer fin de semana de diciembre (las fechas exactas y las necesidades de los anfitriones voluntarios pueden variar de un parque a otro).  Un voluntario anfitrión puede inscribirse en más de una oportunidad, pero nos gustaría que visitara más de un parque, por lo que las tareas generalmente se limitan a 60 días en cualquier parque durante una temporada de campamento determinada. Los anfitriones pueden pasar toda la temporada de campamento en los Parques Estatales de Virginia como anfitriones, pero si lo hacen, deben estar preparados para disfrutar del servicio en más de un parque.

Las tarifas de campamento (incluido el alquiler del sitio, las tarifas por mascotas, etc.) no se aplican durante la duración de la asignación del anfitrión, y muchos de los parques ofrecen descuentos especiales a los anfitriones en las tarifas de uso de actividades como paseos en bote y natación.

Cómo convertirse en anfitrión

Todos los Anfitriones Voluntarios son aprobados a través de un proceso de solicitud que comienza con una consulta inicial, que se realiza completando una solicitud. En respuesta a la solicitud, se establece una entrevista inicial a través del Gerente Anfitrión del Campamento de Parques Estatales de Virginia. La entrevista inicial proporciona más detalles sobre la organización del campamento y sus beneficios y permite a los interesados hacer preguntas. Los anfitriones no se contratan para parques o fechas específicas, pero están aprobados para prestar servicio en cualquier parque estatal de Virginia.

Tenga en cuenta que el proceso de aprobación es solo eso: un proceso. Además de la entrevista inicial, el proceso incluye verificación de antecedentes y referencias. El proceso generalmente toma 3a5 semanas desde la fecha en que presenta una solicitud, por lo que aquellos interesados en ser voluntarios en esta capacidad deben incluirlo en su planificación. No se proporciona salario ni estipendio, y los anfitriones deben proporcionar su propia casa rodante o equipo de campamento.

Selection criteria include experience in camping, prior campground or park host service, working with the public, and how well skills match park needs. Approval as a Volunteer Host allows you to serve in that capacity in any park in the Virginia State Park system. While we do our best to honor requests, hosting opportunities for specific parks at specific times are not and cannot be guaranteed, especially from year to year.

Hosts may serve in multiple parks during a calendar year, but serving hosts are asked to limit their stay in a specific park to no more than two calendar months (60 days) in that park.

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Todas las consultas sobre cómo convertirse en anfitrión de un campamento, incluida la disponibilidad de oportunidades para parques y meses específicos, comienzan con la Solicitud de anfitrión del campamento que se encuentra aquí:

Solicitud del Programa de Anfitriones de Campamentos de Voluntarios.

El Gerente del Programa de Anfitriones de Campamentos para los Parques Estatales de Virginia hará un seguimiento de su solicitud. Por favor, permita 10 días hábiles para ese seguimiento.

Si ya estás registrado como anfitrión de un campamento de los Parques Estatales de Virginia, inicia sesión en tu cuenta aquí.

Parques participantes

Listed below are all of the parks that participate in the Camp Host program. They are listed in alphabetical order and contain the park’s contact information and the job description(s) for the types of hosts that park uses. Approved camp hosts needing to contact the park, directly, are encouraged to use the email address given and put “Attention Camp Host Supervisor” in the Subject field of the email .

Bear Creek Lake State Park - Camp Host, Park Host. Located in Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia and less than an hour west of Richmond. Activities center on a 40-acre lake, which features a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and swimming beach. Other offerings include an archery range, picnicking, bike rentals, playgrounds and hiking. Rental cabins. 53 campsites. One Camp Host and one Park Host position; March-November. 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water and electric hookups. Maximum RV length 35 feet. 804-492-4410, e-mail BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Belle Isle State Park - Camp Host. With 892 acres, seven miles of shoreline on the Northern Neck’s Rappahannock River, and access to Mulberry and Deep creeks, visitors can explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with agricultural fields and upland forests. Belle Isle offers picnic shelters, hiking, biking and bridle trails, a motor boat launch, overnight lodging at the Bel Air Mansion and the Bel Air Guest House, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals, guided canoe trips, an ADA-accessible car-top launch area, restrooms, a universal access playground, a handicap accessible boardwalk and fishing pier, and educational interpretive programs. Thirty campsites (water and 50-amp electric to all sites), one camp host (host site includes water, electric and sewer), with max length 55 feet; March - November, 30-day min. and 60-day max. Bathhouse with Laundromat. 804-462-5030, e-mail BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Chippokes State Park - Camp Host, Park Host. Near Surry, Va., Chippokes has been a working farm since 1619. The park has tours of its antebellum mansion and formal gardens; it hosts a museum of antique farm and forestry equipment. Other features include a swimming pool, visitor center, interpretive programs, playgrounds, hiking, biking, horseback riding and picnicking. Rental cottages. 33 campsites. One Camp Host and one Park Host; March-November. 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups for Camp Host, water and electric for Park Host. Maximum RV length 50 feet. 757-294-3728, e-mail Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Claytor Lake State Park - Camp Host, Cabin Host. Just off Interstate 81 near Dublin, Va., this Blue Ridge park is ideal for boating, swimming, hiking, picnicking and fishing. It has a marina and visitor center. Rental cabins. 103 campsites. Four camp host positions; March-November. 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 30-40 feet, depending on assignment. One cabin host position is available December through February, 30-day minimum and 60-day maximum. 540-643-2500, email ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Douthat State Park - Camp Host. Douthat is in the Shenandoah region and listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the role its design played in the development of parks nationwide. It is one of the six original CCC parks. Offerings include interpretive programs, a conference facility, stream fishing, a 50-acre lake stocked with trout, a swimming beach, boat rentals, a gift shop, camp store and hiking and biking trails. Rental cabins and 87 campsites within the park. Three camp host positions April through October; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups at host sites. Maximum RV length is 50 feet in Whispering Pines Campground. Lakeside Campground and White Oak Campground have a maximum length of 40 ft. 540-862-8100, e-mail Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Fairy Stone State Park - Camp Host, Park Host. Just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and adjoining Philpott Reservoir, this park is home to the lucky fairy stones. Offerings include a 168-acre lake, conference center, hiking trails, lake swimming, boat rentals, picnicking and playgrounds. Cabin rentals. 57 campsites, group camping. One camp host and one park host position; March-November. 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water and electric hookups, with sewer option (see details in position description). Maximum RV length 35 feet. 276-930-2424, e-mail FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov.
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First Landing State Park - Camp Host. Located on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, this park features bald cypress swamps and rare maritime forest. Hiking, kayaking, picnicking, boat ramps, and biking are available, as is a swimming beach on the bay. 205 campsites, including group camping. Up to three camp host positions from March-November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 50 feet, depending on assignment. 757-412-2300. e-mail FirstLanding@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Grayson Highlands State Park - Camp Host, Park Host, Retail Host. This park is near Mount Rogers and White Top Mountain, Virginia’s two highest peaks. Features include visitor center, hiking trails, horse trails, scenic vistas, wildlife viewing, elevations above 4,000 feet and a historic farm area. 165 campsites, including horse camping area and group camping. Five host positions: a regular camp host, a camp host for the equestrian campground, a park host and two retail park hosts, May-October. Water and electric for retail host positions; water, electric and sewer for camp hosts and park host. Maximum RV length 40-50 feet, depending on assignment. 276-579-7092, e-mail GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Holliday Lake State Park- Camp Host. Deep in the heart of the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, near historic Appomattox, Holliday Lake offers fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnicking, interpretive programs, playgrounds and boat rentals. 36 campsites, one group camp and a bunkhouse. One camp host position, March - November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 40 feet. 434-248-6308, e-mail HollidayLake@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Hungry Mother State Park - Camp Host. This park is a family favorite located in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. It is an original CCC parks and features a 108-acre lake, swimming beach, boat rentals, boat launch, fishing pier, visitor center, conference center, hiking, biking and restaurant. 118 campsites. Three camp host positions: two camp hosts in Camp Burson - one will cover both Burson and Creekside when the other hosts are off; one camp host in the Creekside Campground. March-November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 35-45 feet, depending on assignment. 276-781-7400, e-mail HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov.
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James River State Park - Camp Host. In Buckingham County, the park is known for hiking, biking, boating and fishing. It features a visitor center, interpretive programs, picnic areas, 3 miles of shoreline along the historic James River, boat rentals, boat launches, a playground, multi-use trails, cabins for rent and 68 campsites including an equestrian campground and group camping. Green Hill Pond has a universally accessible boardwalk and fishing pier. Two camp host positions are available here from March through November; 30-day minimum and 60-day maximum. The Red Oak host site has water, electric and sewer hookups and accommodates RVs up to 40 feet long. The Horseshoe site has water and electric hookups and can handle RVs up to 50 feet long. 434-933-4355, email JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Kiptopeke State Park - Camp Host, Maintenance Host, Retail Host. Near Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Kiptopeke offers access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers birding, swimming, a boat ramp, salt-water fishing, a lit fishing pier, picnicking, hiking and a playground. It has 149 campsites. Four host positions: two regular camps host March/April through November, a maintenance host March through November, and a retail host to work in the store May through August; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 50 feet. 757-331-2267, email Kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Lake Anna State Park - Camp Host. The park features a swimming beach on one of Virginia’s most popular lakes, a fishing pond for children and people with disabilities, a bathhouse-concessions complex, boat launch facilities, pontoon boat rides, picnicking and boat rentals. With more than 13 miles of trails, the park allows for plenty of hiking, biking and horseback riding. Visitor center exhibits trace the history of gold mining in the area and highlight the park’s natural features. Nature programs and panning for gold are popular, and the park offers guided tours of the Goodwin Gold Mine site. 51 campsites, six camping cabins, one camp host position, March-November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, sewer and electric hookups. Maximum RV length 50 feet. 540-854-5503, e-mail LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Parque Estatal Machicomoco - Anfitrión del campamento. Ubicado en el condado de Gloucester, Machicomoco se encuentra en una península enclavada entre arroyos tributarios tranquilos a la vista del río York. Anteriormente programado para convertirse en un desarrollo de viviendas multimillonario, Machicomoco fue desarrollado a través de Dominion Energy como parte de un proyecto de mitigación y una asociación con el Fondo de Conservación y el Departamento de Conservación y Recreación. El parque es único, ya que es el primer parque estatal de Virginia que se centra en los pueblos de habla algonquina nativos de Virginia. El parque fue desarrollado con la ayuda de las diversas tribus locales de Virginia.

El parque ofrece observación de aves, senderismo, un lanzamiento de kayak / canoa con techo de automóvil, pesca en agua salada, picnic, ciclismo, muelles para botes de uso diurno y un área interpretativa. El área interpretativa muestra un pabellón al aire libre y varios puntos de interés que cuentan la historia de la tierra y los pueblos indígenas de Virginia. Machicomoco cuenta con 27 campamentos (tienda de campaña13 , 14 E / W) y 3 yurtas.

One host position: a regular camp host March through November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups are available at the host site. The living pad is 26'x26'. There is minimal shade currently. Maximum RV length 50'. Park Office: 804-642-2419, email Machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Natural Bridge State Park - Retail Host - non-camping. Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The park also has beautiful forests, open meadows showcasing the area’s karst terrain, and vistas of mountains and the valley. One retail host is needed each month, year-round for the visitor center, the contact station or both. The host will be provided on-site housing September through April but will have to provide his or her off-site housing May through August. No RV or camping facilities. A good opportunity for those who live local to this park or are looking for an alternative to camping. 540-291-1326, email NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Natural Tunnel State Park - Camp Host. The Natural Tunnel, near Duffield, Va., is an 850-foot long tunnel as high as a 10-story building and has been called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Trains still use the tunnel. The park features a swimming pool, picnic area, chair lift to the tunnel floor, visitor center, pioneer cabin, hiking, biking, canoeing, caving and conference center. 34 campsites, group camping. One camp host position, March-November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 50 feet. 276-940-2674, e-mail NaturalTunnel@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Occoneechee State Park - Camp Host. This park is named for the Native Americans who lived on its land for hundreds of years. The park is on Buggs Island Lake. The park offers fishing, boating, a boat launch, picnicking, an amphitheater, a playground, boat and water ski rentals, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. 88 campsites. Two camp host positions, March-November; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 36 feet. 434-374-2210, e-mail Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Pocahontas State Park - Camp Host, Park Host, Retail Host. Just 20 miles from Richmond, this park offers picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, interpretive programs, an aqua center and boat rentals. One of Virginia’s original CCC parks, Pocahontas is home to one of America’s few CCC museums. Rental cabins. 129 campsites. Two camp host positions, one park host position, one retail host position January-December; 30-days min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups on camp host sites; water and electric on park host and retail host sites. Maximum RV length 40 feet. 804-796-4255, e-mail Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Powhatan State Park - Camp Host. The park lies in picturesque Powhatan County beside the historic James River. It is home to diverse flora and fauna. The park offers picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking and educational programs. The camp host helps maintain the River Bend campground's 29 sites and bathhouse. March-November, 30-day minimum, 60-day max. Water, electric 50-amp and 30-amp, and sewer hookups. Camp host site length is 60 feet. Hours and duties vary per park needs. Camp Host must provide their own transportation between campground and office; golf cart or other vehicle is not provided. 804-598-7148, email Powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Shenandoah River State Park - Camp Host. This 1604-acre park has 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. The park is popular with families, anglers, and canoeists. It offers picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback trails, and a car-top boat launch. Rental cabins. The park also has a primitive group site, 10 standard tent canoe-in or walk-in sites, and an RV campground with 33 electric and water sites. One camp host position, January - December, 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. Maximum RV length 60 feet. 540-622-6840, email ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park - Camp Host. Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County is Virginia’s second largest freshwater lake; the park is a water enthusiast’s paradise. The park offers swimming, boat rentals, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, hiking trails, picnicking, a visitor center, an amphitheatre and special programs. There’s also a golf course nearby. Rental cabins. 50 campsites, 25 of which are primitive. One camp host position, March -October; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, electric and sewer hookups. 50 amp service. Maximum RV length 50 feet. 540-297-6066, e-mail SMLake@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Staunton River State Park- Camp Host. On the shoreline of Buggs Island Lake, this park is in south-central Virginia. It offers freshwater fishing, a large swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, a boat launch, picnic shelters, hiking and multi-use trails, and special programs. It’s one of Virginia’s six original CCC parks. Rental cabins. 48 campsites. One camp host position; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water and electric hookups. Maximum RV length 35 feet. 434-572-4623, e-mail StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Twin Lakes State Park - Camp Host, Retail Host. This historic park is in the heart of central Virginia and offers swimming, fishing, boating, lakefront picnicking, hiking, biking and a conference center. Rental cabins. 33 campsites. One camp host position, March-November; one retail host position, May – October; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Camp host is expected to perform bathroom cleaning in campground. Water, sewer and electric hookups for the camp host site, water and electric hookups for the retail host site. Maximum RV length 50 feet; 50-amp hookup available; Retail Host site accommodates a 36 foot RV. 434-392-3435, e-mail TwinLakes@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Westmoreland State Park - Camp Host. Nestled on the Potomac River’s Northern Neck, this park’s facilities and activities include a boat launch, visitor center, conference center, docking, fishing pier, boat rentals, trails and excellent bird watching. It’s one of Virginia’s six original CCC parks. Rental cabins. 133 campsites. Two camp host positions; 30-day min. and 60-day max. Water, sewer and 50-amp electric hookups for camp hosts. Maximum RV length is 38 feet. 804-493-8821, e-mail Westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov.
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Contacto

Envíe un correo electrónico vspcamphost@dcr.virginia.gov o llame al 804-887-8930. Las selecciones se realizan en función de una entrevista telefónica y verificaciones de referencias, incluida una verificación de antecedentes penales.

Otras oportunidades de voluntariado

Otras oportunidades de voluntariado a corto plazo abundan en los Parques Estatales de Virginia. Contáctenos para descubrir cómo usted y su familia, compañeros de trabajo, grupo de la iglesia u organización cívica pueden participar.