Get Involved: Sweitzer Lake State Park - Resident Volunteer

Resident Volunteer

Description:

Built solely for recreation, Sweitzer Lake fulfills its planned purpose well. Less than one hour from the mouth of the San Juan Mountains, visitors water-ski, swim, picnic, fish, boat, bird watching, sit on the grass, picnic, rest their feet on the sandy shore or just enjoy the day.

Responsibilities:

• Collect entrance fees
• Dispense park information
• Light maintenance and grounds keeping
• Other tasks as assigned

Elevation: 

5142 feet

Host position have been filled for the 2025 season, but waitlist is still open. 

Pairs, individuals, families with children, and people who are still working/in their careers (e.g. working remotely) are welcome to apply (couples preferred). Hosts are permitted to have pets.

Time Commitment:

24 hours per person (couples) per week.  30 hours per person (single) per week. May - September.

Minimum time commitment:

2 months

Desired time commitment:

3 months

Volunteer Benefits:

Amenities:

Full hookup campsites, Water, Sewage, Electric (30 amp), Electric (50 amp), Computer and internet access (e.g. can use visitor center or office equipment), Cell service.

Also offer Environmental Education opportunities throughout Delta County.

Note: Sweitzer is a day use park only.

Interests:

Customer Service - Sell Passes, Licenses, Gifts, Customer Service - Customer Service/Visitor Information, Customer Service - Greet and Orient Visitors, Customer Service - Administrative/Office Support, General - Ongoing Volunteering, Volunteer Hosts - Campground Host, Maintenance and Construction - Grounds/Facility Maintenance

Places:

Sweitzer Lake State Park