As a ranger station volunteer you work alongside terrific staff and other volunteers to greet guest, collect entrance fees, answer phones and questions and help keep the ranger station clean. You will work with great people. Experience and interpret for guests a special state park.

Standing out from the relatively flat topography of Central Florida is Alafia River State Park is a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This makes it a hot spot for mountain bikers who traverse the scenic and challenging International Mountain Bike Association trails. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods, stopping to relax and admire the many lakes abundant with wild-life. Canoeing and fishing opportunities are available along the South Prong of the Alafia River with some lakes scattered throughout the park.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Fill out online application

Have a photo ID

Good people skills (customer service experience would be helpful)

Pass National and Florida Sexual Predator check

Comfortable working a point of sales system (onsite training will be available)

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

Must work 3-4 days a week (shift schedule assigned by operational needs) 24 hours per week per site (can split among site occupants). A maximum stay of four months per year from start date is permitted with this position.

Orientation and training will be given on site

Uniform apparel you must provide:

~ Khaki color pants, shorts ,or jeans

~ Black belt

~ Black closed-toed shoes/boots and socks

Be in the Volunteer Portal

Have a Volunteer Application

Current Volunteer Agreement

Volunteer DEP Annual Combo Training (diversity, sexual harassment & workers' compensation), both renewed annually

Bloodborne Pathogens

Code of Ethics

BENEFITS:

Campsite (if the park has to shut down for a major weather event you will be required to vacate the park as well)

~ water spigot

~ 50/30/20amp electric hookup (we recommend using your own surge protector)

~ sewage hook up

~ located at the shop

~ non-shaded campsite

Training and tools for the job

Uniform: Green Shirts and Name Tags

Workman's Compensation for any job-related medical costs

Laundry facilities located at shop

Bath house facilities in campground

Upon completion of your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass* to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park

Upon completion of 250 hours, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for you and your family to any Florida State Park (*request passes from the Volunteer Manager. Some restrictions apply)

Join us in park staff gatherings (i.e., potlucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.) and the annual district Volunteer Appreciation gathering

Be a part of the Florida Park Service family, working alongside like-minded staff and volunteers

You have the opportunity for personal enrichment and experience working in a unique state park setting