Have you ever considered being a campground host?  The City of Wasilla depends on volunteers like YOU to help manage and maintain the Lake Lucile Campground.  Volunteers provide services that would not otherwise be offered – enhancing the outdoor experience for our visitors.   Whether a local resident or just visiting our community, read on to find out how the program works. 

Apply to be a Host!

Return the completed application(s) to the City of Wasilla either by fax or email listed on the form.  If applying as a couple, please complete an application for each individual.

Questions??

Contact April Dwyer, Purchasing & Contracting Officer

Phone: (907)373-9047, or email: adwyer@ci.wasilla.ak.us

 

What Does the Campground Host Do? 

Hosts are on-site representatives of the City of Wasilla. They welcome campers, acquaint them with park facilities and regulations, answer questions on local attractions.  Hosts help the Parks & Recreation Department with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of campgrounds; this includes litter pickup, light janitorial maintenance, minor repairs, and possible trail assistance.  Special park projects can be designed based on a host's skills and interests.  All hosts must have enthusiasm for working with the public, a willingness to learn about Alaska, and the desire to accept new challenges.

What is a Campground Host's Season?

The camping season in Alaska is generally from mid-May through mid-September.  Hosts are requested to volunteer 30 to 40 hours per week for at least four weeks.  Hosts may stay the entire season.  The City of Wasilla will try to balance a host's schedule with visitor seasonal demands.

Where Does the Host Live?

Volunteer hosts live in their own RV, motorhome, or trailer, at a special campsite.  Because campground hosts are the "ambassadors" of our community, their "residence" must be neat and well maintained.  The host campsite includes RV hookup to electricity, water, and access to a dump station.  Lake Lucile Campground is rustic but clean and beautiful.  The City of Wasilla is minutes away and offers many services.

What Will Hosts Receive?

The campground host stays for free at the Lucile Lake campground and has free use of all facilities.  Each host or host couple will be trained by the Parks & Recreation Staff and will receive a volunteer uniform.  In addition, a subsistence payment is available for $500/ month for the position (host couples receive one payment). 

What Qualifications are Required of the Host?

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.  There is no upper age limit, although volunteers must be in good health.  Volunteering, even without compensation, is considered work under a tourist visa.  Unless your visa specifically states that you may work in the United States, you cannot apply for a volunteer position.  If you have a J-1 Visa or another type of student visa, you are limited to studying and working with approved programs.  The City of Wasilla’s volunteer program does not qualify for the J-1 Visa program.

 

Transportation

Each volunteer is responsible for transportation to and from Alaska.  If you are driving from the continental United States to Alaska, you must have a passport or other accepted documentation to travel through Canada.