Goose Island State Park - Park Host Office - Winter 2025/2026

Volunteer responsibilities in this position could include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Working in an inside office space.
• Collecting fees in a variety of formats (cash, card, check, etc.)
• Checking in campers.
• Operating the park online reservation system.
• Answering the park phone.
• Answering a variety of park-related questions for visitors and campers.
• Offering excellent customer service in a professional and friendly way.
• Following all agency guidelines and safety standards.
• Work in a positive and friendly manner with staff, volunteers, and visitors.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible responsibilities, and other duties may arise depending on park needs.

While anything can be learned, volunteers best suited for this opportunity have experience with customer service, effective communication, computer use, and cash handling.

This position must complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service each week and will report to the Office Manager. Hosts must stay a minimum of 3 months or a maximum of 6 months, which must be determined between the host and the coordinator.

In exchange for the volunteering, Park Hosts stay in a campsite during their time at the park. Depending on availability, campsites are either water and electric or full hookup (water/electric/sewer).