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Workamper News Membership Special Offer
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RV-Dreams is now a Workamper News "Concierge". Here is our Concierge Code: payn3619 which can be used when signing up for a Workamper News Membership. Click on the link to learn more about the memberships and our opinions on them. By using the code above, new members will receive two extra months o...
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Different type of camp host position for me
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Friday I’m leaving for Fredericksburg TX to work as a camp host at Fort Martin Scott. It will be my first time not in a rv park/campground.
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Camp Host Job paying $18 an hour
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Hi all, We have been on the road and working for the last four years and I wanted to share a company that we like enough to go back to for the third time. We are camphosting for the Portland General Electric Parks Department and this year they are raising their pay to $18 an hour. In addition to the hourly...
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Questions about workamping..
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I've been looking at postings for workamping here and elsewhere and frankly it doesn't seem like it pays very well. From what I've been seeing the going rate is around $10-12 per hour and most of the jobs seems to be camp hosting, lawn & garden work and working in a campground office. I looked at on...
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RV Resort Manager opening - Crystal River, FL
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Nature Coast Landings RV Resort in Crystal River, FL is looking for an individual with experience in facilities management to oversee day-to-day operations.The Resort Manager manages and supervises the daily operations of the resort by promoting a distinctive high quality of guest service to a...
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Comparing the "Big Five" Work Kamping Jobs
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We have spent the last two years trying the major types of work kamping jobs and since we finished the last one I decided to take a stab at comparing them. Please keep in mind these comparisons are based on our very subjective experience and one season in a particular place. Still I think it is interest...
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Seeking Volunteers For Senior Lab Rescue In Florida
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I received the following email this morning. Dusty Trails has two full hook-up RV sites for volunteers. Contact Georgia for more information and details. E-Mail Address: georgia@dustytrails.org First Name: GEORGIA Last Name: EVANS City: Chipley State/Prov: FL Good Morning, My name is Georg...
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What do campers ask of hosts?
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We will be spending this summer as first time campground hosts in a state park. My husband is a be prepared kind of guy and had a thought that one thing we might be asked for is band-aids. But beyond that we would be concerned that any first aid might be considered practicing medicine with out a license. So...
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This makes me nervous
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https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-patent-details-hand-tracking-193200464.html
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Summary of our Amazon Work Kamping Experience
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https://camperchronicles.com/2017/12/30/amazon-work-kamping-overview/
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Workamping 2018
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Well the workamping Gods have sent us another possible fantastic volunteer position at a COE park in Alaska. Chena Flood Control Project-Park Host if you look at Volunteer.gov. Another one of the bucket list hopefully will be checked off next year. Thanks Howard and Linda for the knowledge you h...
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Summary of Summer work Kamping job
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We spent the summer working for PGE, a utility company in Oregon, and overall had a really great experience. These are some of the nicest people we have worked for since being on the road and the pay was much higher than many of these positions we have seen. Thought I would share it here in case folks are...
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Opportunity in Western North Carolina on Cattle Ranch
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Just got this email. Walnut Hollow Ranch, Western North Carolina's Premier Cattle Ranch is located in the beautiful Nantahala area of the Smoky Mountains, Hayesville, NC. Seeking couple who are personable, motivated, detail-oriented with computer, retail and food experience. Capable to w...
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Farm Sitter Needed in East Tennessee
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For the month of august. Beautiful area 35 miles from the great Smoky mountains. About an hour to Sevierville. Gatlinburg and pigeon forge. Close to Knoxville also.
We have 2 horses and some chickens. We can offer electric and water with a portable septic dump tank that goes in our septic system. Fre...
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Opportunity In Southern Oregon
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We received the following email today, Feb 5, 2016: "Cascade Mountain Ranch Retreat & Conference Center here in southern Oregon invites RVers to join us as hosts at the ranch. Generally couples come, hook up, and host the many retreats, do light work, join the volunteers in caring for things, an...
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Workamping 2017
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Lola and I have researched many of Howard and Linda's suggestions and join workampers too. Absolutely amazed in all the responses to our many applications we placed. What really tickled us was with no experience and only our previous careers to use on our resumes, with most calls we receiv...
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Quartzside for the season?
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We're thinking of taking a workamping position from October to mid April in "Q". Does anyone have any experience with staying there for several months? I understand that January will be crazy...any other feedback? We have been told it can get windy so awnings need to be supervised...our site woul...
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Gate Guarding Overview
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https://camperchronicles.com/2017/03/31/gate-guarding-work-kamping-overview/
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Gate Guard job opening in south Texas in 7 days
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Sitewatch, security company, hiring for 24/7 gate guard job, 2 ppl, must have RV. Live on site, near Pearsall, TX. Job should last 2-3 months. $150. Job will begin in 7 days. Call or email Todd 903-520-0510, todd@sitewatchusa.com
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Workamping 6-1/2 months
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I'm looking at a 6-1/2 month working job not in my domiciled state. Might such a long-term job cause the new state to see me as a resident, with all the complications that might bring about? Would multiple 3-month jobs in different states be a safer alternative?
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RVSEF Adding a Third Weighing Team - Interested?
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Noticed this in the trades should anyone be interested - H & L did this at one time.RVSEF to create third weight safety teamApril 3, 2017 MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — The RV Safety and Education Foundation (RVSEF) is currently accepting applications from energetic couples to join their team of profe...
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Working on The Road - Summarizing our experiences
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Hi all, In the last two years Lee and I have tried multiple ways of generating revenue on the road ( working a corporate job, beet harvest, camp hosting, gate guarding, and selling Christmas Trees) and I finally had an opportunity to write a summary of those various experiences. If you are researchi...
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Bird Migration Volunteers Needed - Acadia National Park, Maine
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This is the position we had last year and it has just been posted on Volunteer.gov. Seasonal Bird Migration Monitoring Volunteers. It starts the last week of August for a week of training and then runs through the end of October. We worked five days a week with a three-hour shift in the morning starti...
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Vehicle Insurance for full timing AND running business from RV
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We are currently moving our 'address' from Indiana to Florida.In the process we acquired nationwide coverage on health insurance through the market place. So that works.But we also discovered Florida vehicle insurance rates are significantly higher than Indiana and that many companies have wi...
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Question - Workamping, Volunteering, in exchange for a site - Taxes???
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My question is this; If you are workamping or volunteering in exchange for a site with hook-ups and and other perks, do you claim this on your taxes as income? What if it is a volunteer job and no money changes hands? PM me if you want to give me a non-public opinion. Seriously, I would like to know your t...
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Camp Hosts Needed For Azalea Acres RV Park in Robertsdale, Alabama
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One of our Forum members is the manager of this park and they have an opening as follows. Azalea Acres RV Park, in Robertsdale, Alabama, is seeking a host couple to work for a 6-month period beginning April 17, 2017 through October 21, 2017. Duties include taking reservations, checking in guests, g...
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Cradle Of Forestry 2017 Positions
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Got a call today from the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association (CFAIA). They are looking to fill several campground host and other positions in North Carolina, Georgia, and Indiana. Here is a link: Love The RV Lifestyle? Become A CFAIA Camp Host
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Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine Seeking Volunteers
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I have been corresponding with the Museum Director, Sherry Davis. This is her first attempt at hiring RV volunteers, and she still needs volunteers for Spring (April/May through July). She has a couple for August through October. The following is the position and contact information.Love histor...
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Looking for a job as a traveler?
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Looking for a job that allows you to travel? Pays a wage, pays for your campground, and pays mileage (1.5x when towing)? It would be working to inspect for gas leaks. If interested, please PM me and I'll give you the details.
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Ability to transfer between locations with companies like Aramark, Xanterra, etc.
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I've been notified that my corporate work from home job is going away in just over a month. Still adjusting to that shocking news, but looking at options and trying to decide if I want to continue to pursue a corporate job that is virtual or if it's time to drop out of the corporate rat race. Not totally...
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