What does a camp host do?
The camp host is a volunteer who meets a specific criteria and provides a service to the campground management in exchange for a free campsite and more times than not a stipend wage is included for the service. Park host campers are used nationwide in the maintenance of both private and government regulated campgrounds. Their duties are generally the same but may include activities tailored to the needs of management and the particular geographical region. They are an advocate for the park and they collaborate with management to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the other campers. Glen Mixdorf aka 'The Mayor', is a perfect example of the working camp host. Glen was the first subscription to the Camp Host US Newsletter,
so we gave him his own page on the Camp Host US virtual campsite.
Camp hosts are on-site representatives of the
park. They welcome campers, acquaint them with park facilities and
regulations, and answer questions on local and citywide
attractions. Hosts also assist with the day to day operations and
maintenance of the campground, including restroom maintenance,
sercurity and light janitorial service and repairs. All Hosts must
have enthusiasm for working with the public, a team spirit and a
commitment to the welfare of the park campers. They are
expected to follow campground rules and regulations and set an
example for fellow campers.
And then there are the workampers. These folks do some kind of work while camping, traveling or living in their RVs. They may sell crafts to make a buck, exchange a few hours of work to offset campsite expenses, work part-time to supplement retirement income, or are employed full-time in order to make a living. Workampers have discovered there are more jobs looking for RVers than there are RVers looking for jobs.
RVers frequently switch from one lifestyle to another. And, it is not unusual to combine two or more RV lifestyles. We, for example, have progressed from weekends and vacations to extended RV travel while making our living on the road. No doubt we have overlooked some RV lifestyles. One thing is for certain, though, just as the words “RV lifestyle” encompass a variety of lifestyles, the word RV describes the variety of vehicles that are available to complement anyone’s personal lifestyle. Enjoy The Journey!
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