NEWS RELEASE

Sonoma County Regional Parks is accepting applications for volunteer Campground Hosts to live and work in Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa.

Campground Hosts perform a variety of tasks to assist campers. They answer questions about the park and surrounding area, sell firewood, restock supplies, pick up litter, report problems and hazards, and work with staff on a variety of projects. Hosts are also involved in park functions and festivities. In exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service a week, Campground Hosts are provided a free campsite with full hookups. They are also issued a pass to visit any of the County’s 43 Regional Parks.

Spring Lake Regional Park encompasses 330 acres, with 31 campsites, a 2.5-mile paved trail, swimming lagoon and boating lake. Situated amidst mature oak trees and bordering Annadel State Park, the campground is located five minutes from shopping, movie theatres and restaurants.

Applicants must posses a well maintained RV or Trailer. They also must pass an oral interview and background check with fingerprinting. Interested parties should contact Volunteer Coordinator John Ryan at (707) 565-2041.