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nessiekatt


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I will be retiring in early 2012, and would like to set up a couple of workcamping jobs for next year, summer and winter, near family members.  Is it too hot in the summer in the TX hill country?  Thinking of AZ in the winter.  It would be to suppliment Soc. Sec. .

When should I start the search?  Hope fully it will be for space and full hookups, 20/24 hrs per week, two or three months. 

Thanks in advance,

Susan



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Winter jobs are tougher to find, especially when you narrow down the choices to one state. Generally you want to start look for a winter job as early as possible, but in the March/April time frame is a good time to start. The winter jobs usually start around October. I like to get started looking for summer jobs as soon as we start the winter job. There's no hard set rules however, and I know some people start a year in advance. And some people wait to the last minute, looking for a job where someone didn't show up for the position or had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances. It helps if you happen to be close to where you want to work for these last minute jobs as they usually need someone immediately to fill the vacancy. Note that most jobs are volunteer type jobs where the hours worked go to pay for your site and utilities, and do not pay you money. If you're looking for a paying type job to supplement SS those positions normally require close to 40 hours/week for each person.

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If you  have a particular area you are interested in I don't think it would hurt to contact all the RV parks and state, county and federal parks in the area and tell them of your availability. It could give you a leg up on the competition.

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Thanks, Dan and Fred,

I'm not really looking for $$$$, Just the site and utilities,  although I would love to pick up a few $$ selling some of my art work.

Susan



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New to the form, but have been reading in a lot of differtent threads and this one really interests me.  Can anyone tell me if there are oppertunites for Canadians in workamp placements, on either side of the boarder both in summer and winter (ok winter I might rather be in the southsmile) ???



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I've seen jobs listed for Canada but they always say something like "You must be documented to work in Canada" or similar wording. I don't know what the requirements are for a Canadian to work in the U.S., or for a U.S. person to work in Canada. My guess would be that if a person filled out the necessary paperwork to work in the other country it shouldn't be difficult to find work.

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Don't know about when to start looking in the Texas hill country, but as I write this,I'm staying in a lovely RV resort in Kerrville,Tx,just off the I-10, and I can tell you it is VERY hot just now. Very nice area,for sure.I live in Las Vegas so I'm used to hot summers, but I have to say with the humidity,it seems hotter here. Enroute, we were offered serious paid employment at a nice spot in LA, but again, I'm just not used to that humidity,and we're not free to workcamp,just yet. The offer was for 30-40 hrs/week each,and involved relief management responsibility,however.



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new member can anyone help me with info on who to contact to workcamp at disney fort wilderness thanks

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here is a link to a site listing their openings.

http://careers.disneyparks.jobs/

 

They don't hire work campers in the sense that you work for a site and wages type arrangement. They do hire for the different parks/areas and a lot of RVers work there especially during the snow bird season. You just have to stay off site at a nearby park (or have a lengthy commute) and some of these can be pricey.

Not to say this wouldn't be a fun experience. I have heard some of the perks are nice as well,  like tickets to the park for friends and family smile

 

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