Volunteer Opportunities
"Spring Thing" volunteer at Smith Rock State Park
Contact Josh Walker
541-261-4626
joshua.walker@oregon.gov

Maintenance/ Day Use Host

Golden State Heritage Site

Needed From January 1, 2019
Needed To January 31, 2019

Golden State Heritage Site is a 5.43 acre Day Use Park located about 20 miles North of Grants Pass.  This old ghost town has a rich history dating back to the gold rush era.  The host will be at this park solo with a Park Ranger located at Wolf Creek Inn 4 miles away.  Hosts will be required to travel to Wolf Creek Inn periodically to assist park staff.  The site is equipped with water, sewer, electricity (50amp) and a land line.  Cell service is poor and may require a booster.

Duties include;

Maintenance/cleaning/security

litter picking, mowing, weed-whack, weed, remove limbs, brush, maintain trails, preventative maintenance and minor service and repairs on equipment such as changing fluids, replacing belts and hoses and sharpening blades. May assist park staff with major storm clean-up, maintenance and/or construction/repair projects. May work with corrections crew inmates on cleanup and maintenance projects. Provides security for the park while on or off duty.

Visitor Services

Answer questions and provide information to park visitors. Periodically provide park tours. Prepares park for wedding and group activities. Works with park staff to coordinate special events.

Equipment used

Electric and gas powered carts, pickup trucks with trailers, tractors, riding and push mowers, string trimmers, blowers, a variety of hand and power tools and 2-way radios.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, or have any questions, please let me know!