Michigan State Parks and Forest Campgrounds seeks camphosts

Michigan state parks, recreation areas and forest management campgrounds are seeking volunteer campground hosts for this spring, summer and fall seasons. A host can sign up for a minimum of four weeks or more of free camping in one of Michigan's natural and/or historic areas.

"The schedules of our volunteer hosts allow ample time to enjoy recreational activities with friends and family members while providing volunteer services within a Michigan state park or state forest campground," said Ron Olson, chief of the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division. "Hosts have the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and perhaps develop new friendships. Campground hosts can be individuals or teams such as a wife and husband; must be 18 years of age or older and have their own camping gear."

Campground hosts provide services five days each week, including weekends and holidays, totaling approximately 30 hours per occupant.

Volunteer campground hosts assist in some of the following:
• Weekly Host Camper Coffee Hour (supplies provided)
• Provide or assist with a weekly activity
• Loan equipment such as rakes, shovels (provided by the park)
• Construct and/or maintain an information bulletin board
• Create and/or update local attractions directory
• Attend Host Training (State Park Hosts only)

Volunteer campground hosts are selected by state park and state forest managers. Managers may require an interview or request additional information on prospective volunteers. Selection is based on familiarity with the Michigan campground system, camping experience, special skills, availability, knowledge of the surrounding area and needs of the park. The current schedule of campground host openings can be found on www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers.

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Work campers wanted this summer at a huge meteor crater

Meteor Crater, the Arizona tourist attraction along old Route 66, is looking for friendly, flexible, enthusiastic people to work full-time as cashiers at the visitor center and RV park this summer season, May through September. Visitor Center duties include operating registers in gift shop, rock shop and admissions, stocking inventory and cleaning. RV park duties include operating a computer cash register for items in the store as well as for gasoline purchases, stocking, taking RV reservations and checking in guests arriving in their RVs.

To apply for a job, fax your resume to 928-289-2598, email info@meteorcrater.com or call 800-289-5898. Applications are also available for pick up at the RV park, which is just off Interstate 40 at exit 233.

Video: How to travel by RV and earn an income

What kind of jobs are available for RVers who want to work on the road? In this four-minute video, Workamping expert Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak tells you about the many ways. There's a whole lot more to do than just act as a campground host. If you've ever thought of combining RVing with earning a part-time or even full-time income, you'll appreciate Jaimie's tips. And, her book, Support Your Lifestyle -- THE guide to working on the RV road -- is available at a discount price at RVbookstore.com.

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Support your RV travels and see the country. Learn the key to finding great jobs at Workamper 102— a Workamper University Webinar

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It is actually quite easy to find a position working or volunteering if you travel in your RV. Before you travel hundreds of miles to a job, how do you know it will be a good situation and be what you are expecting? It’s all in the interview. And since you will probably have your interview by phone, what do you need to ask? How can you make sure you don’t pay taxes on your RV site, that your cell phone will work there, that you’ll have time to see the area? Workamper 102: Interviewing for a Workamper Job will answer those questions. See http://www.workamper.com/university/workamper102 for complete curriculum, class hours and dates, tuition and list of free bonuses to participants.

Instead of spending money to travel, RVers who work on the road, also known as Workampers®, can earn money to pay their living expenses and add to their savings. Working or volunteering on the road can also reduce expenses. Some jobs provide a free or reduced-cost RV site and workers spend less on fuel and entertainment since they are in one place. Workers may also get valuable perks such as free or discounted admission to nearby attractions. So, what are the keys to finding a good position? A critical step is the interview.

In Interviewing for a Workamper Job, Jaimie Hall Bruzenak will lead participants through a process that will enable them to:

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Workampers have many possibilities for working on the road. Many people think RVers are strictly camphosts, but that is only one possibility. RVers work in RV parks, national and state parks, amusement and theme parks to name just a few of the hundreds of different ways they can earn money. In her book, Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider’s Guide to Working on the Road, author Jaimie Hall Bruzenak lists more than 350 different ways. Jaimie also covers all the how-to’s for finding a job including interviewing and negotiation, resumes, health insurance and legal considerations. She says, “The interview is a critical element in finding a job that will be the kind of place where you want to work while meeting your income needs.”

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