Paulina Visitor Center RV Host - Newberry National Volcanic Monument

***POSITIONS FILLED for the 2027 season - Please only apply if you wish to be on the waitlist***

Newberry National Volcanic Monument:

RV Hosts at Paulina Visitor Center

Location: Newberry Caldera, Deschutes National Forest, La Pine/Bend, OR

Seeking residential volunteers to serve as hosts at the historic Paulina Visitor Center in the Newberry Caldera.

***We provide gravel RV pad with full hookups, but you must provide trailer or motorhome***

PRIMARY DUTIES

The primary duties of the uniformed host position include, but are not limited to: 

• Welcoming and orienting Monument visitors
• Providing information on Monument sites and assisting with trip planning
• Selling recreation passes/merchandise at the Paulina Visitor Center bookstore using a Square (tablet) point of sale register system
• Opportunities for interpretation: such as guided hikes, Junior Ranger activities, trail roving
• Special interpretive projects according to skills and interests
• Willingness to assist with light-duty cleaning and maintenance
• Operates radio to communicate with rangers and other staff

SCHEDULE

Volunteers are asked to work 8-hour shifts, 4 days per week. Most scheduled hours will be during daylight hours, typically between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Cash handling and record-keeping experience is helpful
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for serving the public
• Effective communication with diverse audiences
• A friendly and helpful attitude, and patience with repetitive questions and tasks
• Interest in learning about the volcanic and cultural history of the area
• Must be able to perform required duties with minimal supervision after training
• Moderate fitness level and ability to hike up to 3 miles is desired

Primary Contacts:

Primary Point of Contact (PPC) for general questions, interviewing, onboarding, and time tracking: Davey Pearson, Volunteer & Career Pathways Program Manager, Discover Your Forest, Office: 541-383-5530 Email: davey.pearson@discovernw.org

If accepted, you will be assigned a Forest Service lead who will check you in and out of your quarters, check out a uniform, create your schedule, and be your day to day supervisor for the season.