Selected volunteer Campground Hosts will camp at a park for extended periods of time, and provide general services such as greeting the public, providing information, cleaning the campground/facilities, fee system compliance checks, reporting any problems to the park rangers and other related duties.The Campground Hosts usually locate their own trailer or recreational vehicle (RV) in a campsite close to the campground’s entrance and receive use of their site in exchange for volunteer services.
Volunteer opportunities include assignments based on an individual volunteer’s knowledge, skills and interests. These varied assignments involve a number of the services provided by camp hosts, as well as interpretive/educational functions. Groups, such as scouts, civic and garden clubs, etc., often desire specific special projects. Matching groups of volunteers up with State Parks needs has worked very well. A few examples of the type of work that has been completed include trail building, litter cleanup and fence construction.
Donors interested in supporting a specific need within a Nevada State Park are encouraged to work through the Nevada State Parks Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of Nevada State Parks. The Foundation works closely with park staff to help identify priority needs at individual parks. Donations may be monetary or in-kind and can support items such as directional kiosks, trees, large or rescue equipment, and educational technology for visitor centers.
To learn more or to make a targeted donation, visit nvspf.com
The State Parks system welcomes legacy donations. For examples of how you can make Nevada State Parks part of your financial legacy, view the sample codicil document and the sample gift language for your will or trust.
For more information about the endowment fund, please contact Nevada State Parks Administrator Robert Mergell at (775) 684-2770.
