Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada
In Partnership with
Friends of Keji Cooperating Association
Campground Host Program
Do you enjoy the
outdoors, camping in a wilderness setting, sharing your
experiences with others? If you answered yes to these
questions, perhaps our Campground Host program is
perfect for you! Campground
Hosts are volunteers who serve without pay to share
their camping expertise and to assist the park with the
operation of the campground.
Anyone age 18 or over is eligible to serve as a
Campground Host, and Hosts receive a free park entry
permit, free camping and free firewood in exchange for
their service.
Are
we looking for you?
Our hosts are outgoing and love meeting
new people.
Our hosts are able to deal positively with different kinds of
people and understand the limits of their authority and
responsibility. They have strong camping experience, familiarity
with the park and knowledge of the surrounding area (or are
willing to do what it takes to gain such knowledge). Hosts
provide their own camping equipment.
What
do our hosts do?
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Inform campers of park
regulations, policies and procedures
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Provide hospitality to
campers
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Provide information
about local resources & attractions
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Act as a good camping
role model
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Generally assist
campers as needed
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Walk through the
campground every day
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Submit a written
report at the end of the term of service
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Stay visible and
approachable to campers by being outdoors frequently
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Contact the Park staff
when necessary
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Stay in close
communication with staff
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Attend meetings with
staff and other hosts
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Refer problems to
staff for solution
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Other tasks as
assigned by staff
Who works with our hosts?
Hosts are evaluated by the staff who work with them.
When
do our hosts work?
Hosts are on duty at least five days out
of seven, with any days off taken mid-week.
Daily hours are concentrated in morning and evening. Hosts are
“on call” whenever on site.
How
are hosts trained?
All hosts are required to attend a
training session at the Park in early June. Orientation includes
an overview of the park, the Campground Hosts' Manual and the
role of the hosts and emergency procedures. Hosts are provided
with identification, an identified campsite, training,
supervision and resource materials.
Why
Be A Volunteer Campground Host?
Aside from meeting great people and
enjoying the pleasant surroundings of our wilderness campground,
entry fees, camping fees and firewood fees are waived during
your term of service. Other benefits include socializing and
sense of belonging to and contributing to the park.
How
do I apply?
You can obtain an application form by
writing to The Friends of Keji Cooperating Association, 50
Pinetree Crescent, Hammonds Plains, NS
B3Z 1K4, by e-mail at
info@friendsofkeji.ns.ca or by calling the park at
(902)
682-2772
Please include the full name and address of yourself and any
partners who will be hosting with you.
After you have submitted your application and we have
received your background checks, if all is in order, an
interview will be conducted.
Applicants who are accepted will receive an agreement, to be
signed by all the parties. The agreement makes it clear that the
volunteer is responsible for his/her own liability.
Training and support materials are provided in English only.