Volunteer Job Categories at Maumee Bay State Park

A. Campground Hosts

Campground Hosts serve primarily as public relations liaisons providing information, assisting with

Rent-A-Camp and performing other assorted functions.

Examples of duties include:

ü Welcoming campers.

ü Acquainting visitors with the park and surrounding area.

ü Explaining regulations to visitors.

ü Light maintenance work (e.g., replacing light bulbs, weeding, etc.).

ü Sweeping, monitoring conditions of and stocking restrooms.

ü Setting a good example by maintaining a neat & orderly campsite.

ü Reporting necessary repairs to park staff.

ü Assisting with special programs and campground activities

ü Assisting in the Camp Office (e.g. telephone, filing, etc.)

Campground Hosts are initially contracted for a 28-day period. If their service is satisfactory, new

contracts may be negotiated at the park manager's discretion to cover service up to a

maximum of three months between April 1 and October 31.

Hosts typically work in the park five days a week (including weekends and holidays), an average

of four hours per day. Reduced schedules may be arranged depending upon the operational needs of

the park as determined by the park manager.

Campground Hosts must provide their own camping equipment and they receive a free campsite in

return for services  provided. The location of the site is at the discretion of the manager. The site

should be identified by a campground host sign which is available from the park manager.

While on duty, Campground Hosts wear a Volunteer ball cap or visor, and nametag which are

furnished free of charge by the park. Campground Hosts are considered "on call" while they are

in residence at the campground. During the days a host is not scheduled to work, the campsite may

be left unoccupied, although camping equipment should remain.

A. Parkwide or Individual Volunteers

A number of parks utilize individual volunteers in a variety of ways. Some individuals perform special

service projects, others present beautification projects while yet others provide assistance in conducting

various park events.

Our Special Events are listed:

· Mother’s Day Breakfast & Crafts

· Father’s Day Breakfast & Crafts

· Christmas in July & Crafts

· Hawaiian Weekend & Crafts

· Halloween Weekend in the Park & Crafts

B. Statewide Volunteers

Statewide volunteers are not assigned to a specific park but instead sign a contract with the

volunteer coordinator in central office based on operational need. Statewide volunteers are called

upon to help at special events such as the Ohio State Fair, Frontier Trail Hike and other division programs.

C. Green Teens

Green Teens are 16 to 18 years old and may serve as individuals or as part of a group (e.g., nature club,

biology class, etc.) They must have a minor liability waiver form and a volunteer contract signed

by their parents. Green Teens need not be accompanied by parents or legal guardian when volunteering.

They receive a special patch for their service.

D. Junior Volunteers

Junior Volunteers are individuals aged 5 to 15 years old, serving with parental approval along with a

waiver/release form and individual contract signed by parents. Junior Volunteers must be accompanied

by their parents or legal guardian while volunteering, and parents are responsible for their supervision.

Junior Volunteers may not volunteer during regular school hours, and breaks or rest periods must be provided.

Volunteer Contracts

The contracts for Campground Hosts, individual and group volunteers specify the benefits to which each

volunteer is entitled. In addition, each completed and signed contract is the official document necessary

to qualify the volunteer for Worker's Compensation coverage in case of injury. Any old, outdated contracts

cannot be substituted. The contracts are valid for a maximum of two years with the exception of Campground

Hosts which run for up to seven months at the discretion of the park manager. Contracts must be renewed by

the volunteer and park manager for continuation in the program. Green Teens and Junior Volunteers are

signed-up as individual or group volunteers, with a completed minor waiver of liability form attached to the contract.