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Become a volunteer camp host for the summer season (October-April). Volunteering 2 weeks or more at the Peel Forest campground. This idyllic location is in the heart of South Canterbury’s beautiful Peel Forest Scenic Reserve. A short scenic drive from Geraldine.

Dates

Every year from mid October to end of April.

Description

The main role of the camp hosts is to meet, greet and help our visitors enjoy their stay in the right way.

Tasks

The primary role of a camp host at the Peel Forest Campsite is to add value to the visitor experience by:

• welcoming campers to the campsite and acting as the main point of contact 
• checking that campers have paid camp fees and taking payment via a mobile eftpos machine when necessary, issuing receipts and camp registration tickets
• regular communication with DOC staff via mobile phone
• providing information to campers about local walks, issuing and selling DOC information brochures
• monitoring cleanliness of the camp
• reporting maintenance requirements to DOC staff.

What to expect

Accommodation: Applicants must have their own accommodation and will ideally have their own campervan, caravan or motorhome but a family style tent will also be considered.

Skills required:

• be approachable to a range of people in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• be fluent in English
• have a practical outlook
• some experience relevant to this opportunity preferred but not essential.

Age: Applicants must be aged 20 years or over.

Dogs: Are not permitted at Peel Forest campsite.

Nearest facilities: Peel Forest campsite is 20 minutes from Geraldine

What will be provided

• Powered campsite for your campervan, caravan or motorhome.
• Flush toilet facilities, hot shower.
• DOC camp host identification, volunteer name badge, high viz vest, uniform, etc.
• Eftpos machine for taking payment.
• Cleaning equipment, gloves, paper overalls etc.
• Daily manifest provided to record and register all camp bookings.

How to apply

Complete the online application form.

We'll review applications and assign weeks as they come in and space is available.

Safety checks

Everyone who applies is subject to a DOC safety check and Ministry of Justice criminal record check. Information about these checks will be provided after you apply.

What happens after you apply

1. Your applications will be shortlisted by matching to role availability.
2. We’ll send you our required safety check Part 1 form for completion.
3. We’ll contact you either by phone or email about your interview questions – you can contact us at any time about the role.
4. We’ll email your referees their required safety check Part 2 form with interview questions about your suitability for the role.
5. We’ll request a New Zealand Ministry of Justice criminal record check – this takes around three days.
6. We’ll check all your information provided for suitability and provide you with any other information requirements.
7. Once approved we will work with you to find dates that suit you and complete your induction.
8. We’ll work with you to find dates that are suitable to you and arrange for a date to complete your induction training.