Tongass National Forest - Sitka Ranger District Host Application
Four volunteer Host positions are available on our district. Place a "check" in front of those positions you wish to be considered for.
1) Starrigavan Rec Area - Estuary Loop RV Host - in Sitka May 15 through August 15.
2) Starrigavan Rec Area - Bayside Cabin Host (summer) - in Sitka April 1 through first week in October.
3) Starrigavan Rec Area - Bayside Cabin Host (winter) - in Sitka last week in September through first week in April.
4) Sawmill Creek Campground - Campground Host - in Sitka May 15 through August 30.
Return completed application to:
Sitka Ranger District
ATTN: Sandy Russell
204 Siginaka Way
Sitka, AK 99835
or email requested information from application to r10_sitka_rd@fs.fed.us
Volunteer 1 refers to an individual applying for a Host position . Volunteer 1 and 2 information would be filled in if a couple is applying for a Host position.
BASIC INFORMATION
Volunteer 1:_______________________________________Phone No.___________________
Date of Birth:_______________________Social Security # _____________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State:______________Zip Code:____________
Are you a citizen of the United States ? Yes______________No_______________________
(If reply is “No”, then provide clear Xerox copies of both sides of your green card)
Volunteer 2:______________________________________Phone No. ___________________
Date of Birth:_______________________Social Security # _____________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________State:___________________Zip Code:______________
Are you a citizen of the United States ? Yes___________________No___________________
(If reply is “No”, then provide clear Xerox copies of both sides of your green card)
Email address____________________________________________________
Availability Dates: From___________________________To____________________________
Special Notes:
1 ) No additional persons may reside with Hosts.
2) Pets are not allowed with any of these Host positions.
List any medical problems, needs and information:_______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
1) List previous host or volunteer experience and qualifications including name and phone number of current or past Host supervisor(s).Use separate sheet of paper if there is insufficient space below.
2) List two references not related to you. (Include name, address, phone number and email address if applicable)
3) Brief summary of work history, including names and addresses of supervisors. Use separate sheet of paper if necessary.
4) Why do you want to be a volunteer Host?
5) List your special interests and hobbies?
6) Share any travel or camping experience that could assist in your role as a Host.
7) (RV Host positions only) Give the type and overall connected length of your self-contained living unit (bumper to bumper including bike racks, spare tires, tow bars, etc.) whether it be a motor home, trailer, or 5th wheel, etc.
8) List any emergency medical training you may have had?
9) If you have had Hepatitis A and/or B shots, lists dates and location.
10) What specific community services do you require? (i.e. medical, etc)
11) Do you have a generator to use when you do not have access to an electrical hookup or during power failures?
12) Do you use propane? Will you be using and providing your own propane tanks?
13) Describe your skills with hand and power tools, carpentry, repair, interpretive walks/talks.
14) List your past civic involvement or volunteer work.
15) Have you ever been convicted of a felony? No____Yes_____if yes explain:
16) Campground and recreation area operations require Hosts have access to sensitive information, to police frequencies on radios and in some cases Hosts handle cash. Are you willing to provide and pay for the background check if asked to do so?
Volunteer 1 Signature______________________Date___________
Volunteer 2 Signature______________________Date___________