Campground Host, Interpretive, Visitor Center, Maintenance Volunteers

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is seeking 24 volunteers to fill six (6) positions with flexible start and end dates. The reservoir is located on the Yadkin River in NC. The dam is located within five minutes from Wilkesboro, while the campgrounds are about a 15 -20 min. drive. Wilkesboro has everything from a hospital, library, movie theaters, grocery stores, summer festivals, and an amazing County Fair in September. We are located at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains with amazing scenery, and lots of wildlife.

Positions Available

1) Campground Host

3) Interpretive Volunteer

4) Visitor Center Maintenance/Grounds/Janitorial Volunteer

What you can expect from us:

·  Full-service hookups with 50-amp service

·  WiFi

·  Laundry facilities

·  Rotating schedules (20-32 hrs per week)

·  A respectful and appreciative work environment

·  Get togethers like potlucks, games, etc.     

Summary of Duties 

1.       Campground Host

Your job duties at W. Kerr Scott would include:

·  Cleaning campsites and fire rings

·  Picking up litter, emptying garbage cans, mowing lawns, operating a weed eater

·  Trimming branches, painting, and using the blower. 

·  Assisting visitors with checking in and checking out of campsites

·  Putting out reservation tags

·  Answering general questions about the facility and the area

·  Transportation and supplies for completing tasks are provided. 

·  Other duties as assigned

2.    Interpretive Volunteer

Your job duties at W. Kerr Scott would include:

·  Providing educational programs to the visiting public.

·  The volunteers selected for this position must enjoy people and customer service! 

·  Assisting visitors with checking in and checking out of campsites, putting out reservation tags, and answering questions. 

·  Other duties as assigned.   

4.       Visitor Center Maintenance/Grounds/Janitorial Volunteer

Your job duties at W. Kerr Scott would include:

·            Cleaning restrooms, campsites and fire rings.

·            Picking up litter, emptying garbage cans.

·            Mowing lawns, operating a weed eater, trimming branches.

·            Painting, and using the blower at our units around the visitor center. Transportation and supplies for completing tasks are provided.

·            Greet visitors, give tours, assist in the daily operations of the visitor center

·            Open and close the Visitor Center, answer questions and the telephone, use radios.

·            During the tour season, you may also be asked to assist staff in interpretative programs and special events