Description

A Beach and Litter Clean-Up Volunteer is an individual that wants to honor the Maryland Park Service's Trash Free Parks Policy and keep the park clean and void of trash. Although Maryland State Parks are beautiful, it is a big responsibility to make sure they stay clean and natural. Elk Neck State Park is a peninsula, surrounded by the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. Marine debris washes up on the shorelines, causing a hazard for visitors and wildlife. Throughout the year the park works with the local community, organizations, school groups, scouts, businesses and other individuals to schedule clean ups. All you need to bring is yourself. Trash bags, trash grabbers and gloves will be provided. If you are interested please email elkneck.statepark@maryland.gov or email the Volunteer Coordinator at jamese.roberts@maryland.gov.

Description

A Camp Host is an inviting person that provides a friendly presence for park staff and visitors. Here at Elk Neck 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. All Camp Host campsites have electric, water and sewer hook-ups and are located close to the bathhouse. Camp Hosts are required to host for a minimum term of 1 month and must be available to fulfill their duties. If you are interested in Camp Hosting, please email elkneck.statepark@maryland.gov or email the Volunteer Coordinator at jamese.roberts@maryland.gov.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Description

A Nature Center Volunteer is an individual that enjoys nature and wants to educate others about the outdoors. It is often that a Nature Center Volunteer has an excitement and a love for the outdoors with good communication skills. The Nature Center at Elk Neck State Park offers regularly scheduled programming for park visitors during the busy season. During that time volunteers would greet visitors, offer information about the park, assist with programs, hikes, groundskeeping and upkeep. If you are interested in spreading your knowledge of the outdoors and nature, please email elkneck.statepark@maryland.gov or email the Volunteer Coordinator at jamese.roberts@maryland.gov.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18