MISSOURI STATE PARKS

The volunteer host job is one of:

• Ambassador
• Good Will
• Security

 Duties:

• Job one – Assure all campers are paid and properly on the correct sites
• Notify staff of complaints, campground problems and rule infractions that would require staff attention
• Inform and educate the public about what to do and general information about the park, park system, campground rules and other initiatives, such as the emerald ash borer, Get Out and Play!, Camper Award Program, etc.
• Check showerhouses from time to time and let staff know if you see any problems
• Help people have a good time within the park rules and operating practices, which are designed for safety and convenience

(If you like more to do, other opportunities are available.)

Other Duties:

• Beach daily inspection
• Playground inspections
• Assist with coverage of the park office or nature center
• Help with scheduled events
• Welcome cabin guests on behalf of the park
• Litter patrol
• Light trail maintenance
• Bank deposits
• Send off weekly water samples
• Light maintenance work

 The hours are varied and in part up to you. Hosts get the freedom to come and go as long as they are assuring that their volunteer duties are done daily.

Lake Wappapello State Park is the ideal vacation spot for a day or a week. The park offers a modern campground and cabins plus rustic camper cabins. Miles of trail for hikers, backpackers and horseback riders offer great scenery and picturesque views. With easy access to Lake Wappapello, the park offers opportunities for boaters, including canoers and kayakers, and anglers searching for crappie, catfish and bass.