Volunteer: Camp HostA Camp Host is an inviting person that provides a friendly presence for park staff and visitors. Here at Rocky Gap State Park, Camp Hosts are vital when it comes to meeting the expectations of our visitors. In exchange for a free campsite, Camp Hosts are obligated to volunteer at least 20 hours per week in the park, mostly in their assigned camping loop. The typical responsibility of a Camp Host is to take care of their assigned loop which entails cleaning the bathhouse daily, keeping the loop and all of the campsites tidy, greeting visitors, assisting visitors with information about the park, reminding campers of park policies when needed, and generally being a friendly, helpful liaison between visitors and park staff. Location: Rocky Gap State Park A Camp Host is an inviting person that provides a friendly presence for park staff and visitors. Here at Rocky Gap State Park, Camp Hosts are vital when it comes to meeting the expectations of our visitors. In exchange for a free campsite, Camp Hosts are obligated to volunteer at least 20 hours per week in the park, mostly in their assigned camping loop. The typical responsibility of a Camp Host is to take care of their assigned loop which entails cleaning the bathhouse daily, keeping the loop and all of the campsites tidy, greeting visitors, assisting visitors with information about the park, reminding campers of park policies when needed, and generally being a friendly, helpful liaison between visitors and park staff. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Group VolunteeringRocky Gap State Park offers excellent volunteer opportunities for youth groups (ages vary depending on projects when accompanied by a guardian), including trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, beach clean up and minor park maintenance. These projects often qualify for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Rocky Gap State Park offers excellent volunteer opportunities for youth groups (ages vary depending on projects when accompanied by a guardian), including trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, beach clean up and minor park maintenance. These projects often qualify for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tuesday CrewTuesday Crew is a Maintenance Volunteer is an individual that would like to assist our Rangers and Maintenance employees with keeping the park beautiful and running smoothly here at Rocky Gap State Park. This opportunity is available for anyone that has spare time on Tuesdays and would like to help or learn new skills. Key duties would be maintaining the park by keeping it clean, building picnic tables, painting, operable, safe, and user friendly. Come join us with this amazing opportunity. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Tuesday Crew is a Maintenance Volunteer is an individual that would like to assist our Rangers and Maintenance employees with keeping the park beautiful and running smoothly here at Rocky Gap State Park. This opportunity is available for anyone that has spare time on Tuesdays and would like to help or learn new skills. Key duties would be maintaining the park by keeping it clean, building picnic tables, painting, operable, safe, and user friendly. Come join us with this amazing opportunity. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail Maintenance VolunteerA Trail Volunteer is an individual that enjoys hiking or biking trails and wants to maintain them for others to enjoy. With nearly 19 million park visitors in Maryland State Parks every year we are asking you to help keep trails accessible, safe and enjoyable. Rocky Gap State Park has roughly 24 miles of trails to maintain with a variety of terrain and views. From virtually flat trails to cliffs overlooking the Rocky Gap Gorge , the trails offer something different for all hikers and bikers. So come join the dedicated staff and volunteers and learn a unique skill set while promoting safety and stewardship. Location: Rocky Gap State Park A Trail Volunteer is an individual that enjoys hiking or biking trails and wants to maintain them for others to enjoy. With nearly 19 million park visitors in Maryland State Parks every year we are asking you to help keep trails accessible, safe and enjoyable. Rocky Gap State Park has roughly 24 miles of trails to maintain with a variety of terrain and views. From virtually flat trails to cliffs overlooking the Rocky Gap Gorge , the trails offer something different for all hikers and bikers. So come join the dedicated staff and volunteers and learn a unique skill set while promoting safety and stewardship. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Eagle Scout ProjectThank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Bohemia River State Park! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Candidate should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users.Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Candidate and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Candidate should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the ProjectLocation: Rocky Gap State Park Thank you for your interest in fulfilling your Eagle Project requirements with Bohemia River State Park! Below are the steps required to propose and complete an Eagle Scout project with us. Identify and propose a potential project: The Candidate should find a project that corrects a problem or enhances the amenities in one of our parks. Additionally, we also have identified projects for improvement or repair that benefit a broad community of users.Receive Initial Approval from Park Staff: The Candidate and Staff discuss and figure out a potential project idea, which Staff supports and approves.Get Park Staff Signature and official approval: The Candidate should arrange a time convenient for Staff to sign the completed “Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal” form. At this time, Rangers will help clarify the risks and safety concerns associated with the project.Set up the Project’s Schedule: Eagle Scout Candidates will work with Rangers to schedule dates to complete the project.Meet On Site: Before the project starts, the Scout and Staff should meet on site to go over the Final Plan.Communicate before, during, and after the Project: The Candidate should communicate a day or so before the project to confirm everything on track. If any issues arise during the work days, the Candidate is responsible for communicating with the Park Duty Ranger. The Candidate will also communicate the projects completion, or additional details as needed, at the end of the scheduled work days.Be responsible for the Project: Park Staff may or may not be directly on site during the project. Regardless, it is up to the Candidate to be the one to lead the project. This also means that they should be the one to initiate all aspects of the project.Get Completion Approval: The Candidate will arrange with Staff after the project is complete to get a signature indicating Completion Approval of the ProjectLocation: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Contact the Volunteer CoordinatorIf you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Rocky Gap State Park If you are interested in being a state park volunteer, but are unable to commit to the any of the current opportunities or can't find an opportunity the meets your interests, you can still sign up and register. Doing so will ensure that the Volunteer Coordinator is aware of your interest and will contact you to explore future possibilities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Maryland State Parks. Location: Rocky Gap State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 21530 Allow Groups: No |