What is a camp host? Does a camp host receive compensation or is it a
volunteer position? What are the duties of the camp host? How do you
become a camp host?

Hi stubs,

Thank you for your question.

A camp host is a person who exchanges chores for a free campsite,
often in scenic place.  Some positions are paid and some are volunteer
- it varies from camp site to camp site.

You can become a camp host by seeking out the area you're interested
in and applying.

For example, there are hundreds of regional, state and national park
agencies, and even some for-profit campgrounds who have camp host
positions available.  Their job descriptions can vary considerably.


Here is some general information about the Alaska State Parks
Volunteer Program Campground Host Positions
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/vip/host.htm

What Do Campground Hosts Do? 

"Hosts are on-site representatives of Alaska State Parks. They welcome
campers, acquaint them with park facilities and regulations, answer
questions on local and statewide attractions, and help visitors plan
their trips. Hosts help the park rangers with the day-to-day operation
and maintenance of campgrounds, including litter patrols, light
janitorial maintenance, and repairs. Special park projects can be
designed based on a host's skills and interests. All hosts must have
enthusiasm for working with the public, a willingness to learn about
Alaska, and the desire to accept new challenges."

"What Will Hosts Receive? 

Campground hosts stay free in an Alaska State Park campground and have
free use of all facilities. Each host or host couple will be trained
by the ranger staff and will receive a volunteer uniform. In addition,
an expense allowance may be available for longer commitments, ranging
from $100-$300 a month. See the Amenities category listed with each
position description for more information."

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Here are some links for you to look at:

Virginia State Parks -Camp Host, Park Host
http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/camphost.htm


Maryland State Parks - Becoming a Camp Host
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/volcamphost.html


California State Parks
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=911


Utah State Parks
http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/volunteer/hosts.htm


Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails - Volunteer Application
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/voljobs/volform.htm


http://chinook.scouts.ca/camphosts.htm


http://www.humboldtredwoods.org/volunteering.htm


http://www.newrver.com/camphost.html
 
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Best regards,
tlspiegel

Thanks for the links and the general description of what a camp host
is. Your answer pointed me in the right direction along with these
links that I found running a couple of searches using the term camp
host. http://camphost.us> http://workamper.com> and
http://www.camprrm.com/> thanks again for a job well done.