Volunteer Application

Welcome to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Applications are accepted year-round, with Camp Host selections for the upcoming year beginning each October.

Once you apply, our team reviews submissions, contacts applicants, and places volunteers based on their requested parks and the skills needed. Please complete the application thoroughly, filling in all required fields marked with an asterisk, and click “Submit” when finished.

We look forward to connecting with you.

“Give a little time. Leave a legacy. Idaho State Parks & Recreation.”

Volunteer Application

"*" indicates required fields

Company

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Personal Information

Name*

First

Last

Address

Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

Skills and Experiences

Current or Former Occupation

Do you have previous volunteer experience?*

Yes

Which volunteer position would you prefer?*

Campground Host

Interpretive Host

Visitor Services Host

Maintenance Host

Office Host

Special Projects

Regular Volunteer (does not stay on site)

Other

Please select all skills or experience that apply.

Bookkeeping

Campfire Programs

Campground Host

Carpentry/Construction

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Display Design

Electrical

Environmental Education

First Person Interpretation

Grounds Keeping

Historical Reenactment

Mechanical

Music/Dance

Office Administration

Photography

Retail Experience

Teaching

Trail Cutting/Maintenance

Visitor Center Experience

Writing

What additional experience, skills, or hobbies do you have that may be relevant to volunteering?

Are there any specific groups or populations you are particularly interested in working with? Check all that apply.

No Preference

People with Disabilities

Young Children

Adults

Agency Staff

Seniors

Teens

Other (specify below)

Other Groups

Would you be interested in leading or assisting Junior Ranger Programs, such as nature walks, crafts, and litter clean-up?*

Yes

Park Preference

First Choice

Park*

Start Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

End Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

Second Choice

Park*

Start Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

End Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

Third Choice

Park*

Start Date

MM/DD/YYYY

End Date

MM/DD/YYYY

Camping Information

Are you applying for a position that would require you to stay at the park? (Camp Host, Regular Maintenance, etc)*

Yes

How many ADULTS would be staying at your site?*

How many YOUTH would be staying at your site?*

How many pets would be staying at your site?*

Note: Harriman State Park is a Wildlife Refuge and dogs are not allowed within park boundaries.

What type of contained camping unit do you have?*

Note: A contained camping unit is a camping vehicle or setup that has its own built-in facilities for basic living needs, such as sleeping, cooking, and sanitation, without relying heavily on campground facilities.

How long (in feet) is your camping unit?*

How many extra vehicles would you have?*

Which of the following services would your camping unit require?*

Sewer Hookup

Water Hookup

Electricity

Would you require any special accommodations if selected?

Would you have access to a vehicle for use during your volunteer service?*

Yes

References

Professional Reference 1

Name*

First

Last

Phone*

Relationship*

Professional Reference 2

Name*

First

Last

Phone*

Relationship*

Personal Reference

Name*

First

Last

Phone*

Relationship*

Additional Information

How did you hear about volunteering for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation?*

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Website

State Park Facility

Workamper

Friend or Volunteer

Trade Show or Event

Other

Find a Park

Find a Park

Volunteer Application

Welcome to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation!

Volunteer Application

Personal Information

Address

Skills and Experiences

Park Preference

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

Camping Information

References

Professional Reference 1

Professional Reference 2

Personal Reference

Additional Information