What are workamping jobs in Illinois? Workamping jobs in Illinois include camp host positions at state parks and national forests, volunteer host roles at BLM and Army Corps of Engineers sites, and paid seasonal positions at private RV parks and campgrounds. There are currently 9 open positions in Illinois.
Illinois offers a solid Midwest workamping season built around its rivers, state parks, and the forested hills of the south. Camp host and RV jobs gather at Starved Rock and other popular state parks, along the Mississippi and Illinois river systems, and across the Shawnee National Forest near the southern tip. Corps of Engineers lakes such as Rend and Carlyle add volunteer host roles. The season runs spring through fall, peaking in summer when boaters and hikers fill the campgrounds, with a strong autumn surge for fall color. Most positions trade gatehouse or grounds hours for a campsite, sometimes with hourly pay. Central location and easy interstate access make Illinois a convenient stopover for workampers moving between the eastern and western circuits.
2 paid jobs and 7 volunteer or work-exchange opportunities listed in Illinois.
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Great Lakes, Illinois — $18.00/hr
This position is assigned to the Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Performs a variety of duties in support of the MWR Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events,…
Commander, Navy Installations Command — Great Lakes, Illinois — $18.00/hr
All positions assigned to the NAF Fleet and Family Readiness Programs, NAVSTA Great Lakes. Will perform a variety of duties to support the MWR Program; at the Specialty Retail Program . Duties will vary based on the location assigned, but may include assistance with special events, programs,…
These listings do not state a wage. Volunteer.gov postings are unpaid volunteer roles; other compensation, such as an RV site, varies by listing.
Fish & Wildlife Service — Marion, IL
Indoor cleaning and outdoor routine maintenance and groundskeeping at our new Headquarters/Visitor Center Complex. Possible other tasks on the refuge such as trail maintenance, assisting with special events, Visitor Center coverage, and much more!
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Shelbyville, IL
Approximately 20 hours of volunteer labor per person each week. Schedule will be provided upon interest. Duties include cleaning of houses following reservations. A predetermined full hook-up campsite is provided in exchange for volunteer hours worked.
National Park Service — Springfield, IL
Volunteer will:
· work with NPS staff to help staff tables and represent NEPH/SPRA/LIHO to the general public and school groups
· provide general information about the parks
· maintain outreach materials
· track and report number of interactions.
· Appropriately represent all three of the parks.
Volunteer…
National Park Service — Springfield, IL
Volunteer will:
· work with NPS staff to help staff tables and represent NEPH/SPRA/LIHO to the general public and school groups
· provide general information about the parks
· maintain outreach materials
· track and report number of interactions.
· Appropriately represent all three of the parks.
Volunteer…
National Park Service — Springfield, IL
Help educate visitors about Abraham Lincoln and the only home he ever owned!
Volunteer will research, develop, and present interpretive Lincoln Home tours for a variety of audiences such as school groups, community groups, organized motor coach groups, and the general public.
Volunteer will:
Guide…
National Park Service — Springfield, IL
Be the face of the Lincoln Home! As a Visitor Center Front Desk Docent volunteers will greet visitors from all over the world! Volunteers distribute tour tickets for the home, answer questions, provide directions to other Springfield sites, and provide great customer service. Volunteer shifts are…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Benton, IL
Background:
The USACE Rend Lake Project operates a full-service Visitor Center year-round. Visitor Center Volunteer Attendant services are employed at the Visitor Center to supplement government employee administration. Visitor Center Attendants interact with visitors and Rend Lake operations and…
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