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Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program
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 Southeast Area
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| Southeast Area Office 400 Willoughby Ave P.O. Box 111071 Juneau AK 99811-1071 ph: (907) 465-4563 fax: (907) 465-5330 email: Joel.Telford@alaska.gov |
| Haines District PO Box 430 Haines, AK 99827 ph: (907) 766-2292 fax: (907) 766-2284 email: Preston.Kroes@alaska.gov |
Ketchikan District 9883 N Tongass Hwy Ketchikan, AK 99901 ph: (907) 247-8574 fax: (907) 247-8573 email: Mary.Kowalczyk@alaska.gov |
Note: Please be sure to check the general information page for instructions on applying! Don't forget to look at the More Information on Campground Hosting page. Click here to return to the area listing of host positions.
Chilkat State Park
Chilkat State Park is located 8 miles south of downtown Haines and offers spectacular views of glaciers and mountains across Chilkat Inlet. The park offers 35 camp sites, 7 mile long Seduction Point Trail, good salt water fishing, abundant wildlife viewing, a boat ramp and dock.
Host Duties: welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; informing visitors of the park regulations, policies, fee requirements, as well as local and statewide attractions; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the area ranger of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the area facilities including traffic control, janitorial service of latrines, light repairs, painting, litter pickup, cleaning fire rings, with some documentation and office work.
Special Projects: Maintain trails and campground, monitor commercial operations, other duties as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, Host site (possible primitive cabin available) with no hook-ups provided. Services located 8 miles away in Haines.
Season: 5/15 - 9/15, 8 weeks minimum, full season preferred.
Contact:Ranger Preston Kroes - Haines District
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
This 32-site campground, picnic and boat launch is in a forested river valley and overlooks both the Chilkoot River and Chilkoot Lake. Brown bears frequent this area to feed on the abundant salmon. There is excellent freshwater fishing and abundant wildlife viewing.
Host Duties: welcome campers and day users to acquaint them with the park area and facility; informing visitors of the park regulations, policies, fee requirements, as well as local and statewide attractions; Inform visitors of the importance of keeping a clean camp to deter bear activity; deter vandalism/criminal mischief; contact the appropriate law enforcement or EMS agency for emergencies; and inform the area ranger of any problems. Assist the area park staff with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the area facilities including traffic control, janitorial service of latrines, light repairs, painting, litter pickup, cleaning fire rings, with some documentation and office work.
Special Projects: Maintain area facilities, monitor commercial operations, assist as a bear safety monitor, and other duties as assigned.
Amenities: Subsistence payment. Host site with beautiful scenery, no hook-ups provided. Services located 10 miles away in Haines. Season: 5/25 - 10/15 or longer, 8 weeks minimum, full season preferred.
Contact: Ranger Preston Kroes - Haines District
Settler's Cove State Recreation Site
Settler's Cove is a small 14 site campground and day use area, located 18 miles north of Ketchikan. The park is nestled in a cove along an ocean passage and surrounded by large trees of the temperate rainforest. There is good fishing, whale watching, beachcombing and fabulous kayaking. The area has an abundance of Sitka Black-tail deer, and several miles of trail to hike in the forest. Couples preferred.
Special Projects: Interpretive programs, visitor information, campground maintenance, and monitor fee collection.
Amenities: Log cabin, minimal furniture and utensils. Propane heat and stove/oven; electric refrigerator. Propane, electricity, phone and subsistence payment provided. Other services located in Ketchikan.
Season: 8-10 weeks 5/1 - 9/30; and winter caretaker, 10/1 - 4/30 all winter preferred, but will split for 3.5 months each.
Contact: Ranger Mary Kowalczyk - Ketchikan District
Totem Bight State Historical Park
Totem Bight is a day use park located 10 miles north of Ketchikan. It is the only park in the Alaska State system dedicated to the Southeast Alaskan native culture, displaying the art and architecture of the late 19th century. The park exhibits 14 totem poles and a clanhouse, hand-crafted by Native carvers in the area. A short self guided trail winds through the rainforest to the totemic display facing an ocean passage. Commercially guided tours from the cruise ships frequent the park. Must have own RV. Some travel assistance provided. Couples preferred.
Special Projects: Provide visitor information, services and educational sales material at the nonprofit Alaska Natural History Association (ANHA) bookstore; garden and grounds maintenance; daily opening and closing of the historic building on site, and possibly provide weekly guided tour of park.
Amenities:Caretaker RV site is located next to the beach, facing the west with beautiful sunsets. 2 mile bike trail nearby. Services located in Ketchikan.
Season: 8 - 10 weeks, 5/1 - 9/30
Contact: Ranger Mary Kowalczyk - Ketchikan District
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Eagle Beach is 27 miles north of Juneau along the Glacier Highway with views of Lynn Canal, the Chilkat Mountains, and the Juneau Mountains. Eagle River flows through the area. This park unit has 16 primitive sites in the forested section of the park. There are several walk-in camping sites. Large beach and river bars offer excellent beachcombing and fishing. Whales, sea lions, and seals frequent the ocean nearby.
Special Projects: Visitor information, compiling visitor use statistics, minor improvements as time and materials are available. Inform public of regulations.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, water, and propane provided. Full services available 17 miles away. Radio phone available for emergencies.
Season: 12 - 16 weeks, 5/15 - 9/15
Contact: Park Specialist, Joel Telford- Juneau Office
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