Working & Volunteering On The Road - RV-Dreams Community Forum

The Bear II · The Bear II

A government Agency I work with has remote sites where there has been a rash of vandalism, trespassing and theft. I was wondering if any workampers would be willing to stand watch over the property in exchange for a free place to park. I'm just testing feasibility before I present the idea to the agenc...

NWescapee · NWescapee

In all our planning, dreaming, and finally getting on the road, we never really considered the impact our FT life would have on holidays and our ability to enjoy all of them out of doors. Yes, we still work, yes I still have a M-F job that ties me to my desk, but it's a job I like, I'm a few years from retireme...

Diana and Jim · Diana and Jim

Wild Cherry Resort on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula is looking for a work camping couple for this season, due to a cancellation. We are going to be there this summer along with another couple, and a third couple is needed to complete the team. If you are interested in spending your summer in an area t...

Olywa · Olywa

We just finished our first week workamping at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery. The staff at the hatchery are so welcoming and very appreciative all we do, never knew there was so much to raising fish. We will be here until the end of September, lots to see and do in this area and a great place to spe...

pepthedog · pepthedog

Hello All, The company I work for (Southern Cross Corp) is hiring full time traveling natural gas line survey technicians. This is NOT an independent contractor position. All equipment is supplied (except boots). We work all over the country for many different gas utilities and with the sprin...

Ann-Hank · Ann-Hank

Heritage Landing on the Deschutes River at the confluence with the Columbia River is looking for a host in April & May. Heritage Landing is on the west side of the river across from Deschutes State Park If you are interested please contact Deschutes State Park at 541-739-2322. If you would lik...

shystywolf · shystywolf

I am a wanna be that is getting closer to my dream everyday. I am fixing to go to school online for medical coding and billing. My question for the group is... how hard is it to get internet conections while traveling. And what other job careers are there for a person that wants to travel. Any input would be...

NWescapee · NWescapee

It’s ironic, our decision to first down size in 2011 that led to a decision to full time RV in early 2012 was driven primarily by Dale’s art show business and our desire to have more time for life vs. work has led to a new decision, slowing down that art show business. Why? We’ve found that living FT in ou...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I have been working from the rig since we went FT in November 2014 and thus far our trips have been 6 weeks in a spot then a little hop and 10 weeks in a spot. Now we are entering the phase where we will be moving every 10 days or so and I wanted to pass along some of the challenges I am facing. I know I've touched...

Olywa · Olywa

Looking at a Workamping job at Sun Life Resort in Mesa Az for next winter. Does any one have any feedback on this resort, the staff, or area in general. Thanks

MNdrifters · MNdrifters

I am wondering if anyone has done the beet harvest job as a workkamper? Also wondreing if any women have done it? I was thinking it would be a great way for both of us to make some quick cash. We are from Minnesota so we know what the weather is like there at that time of year. Thanks for any input!

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

Very soon I will be faced with taking work trips while Lee is back with the fiver and I am not sure logistically how to make this work. If I fly out and he needs or wants to move along to the next place, my car will be at the airport I left from and I will need to follow along. It seems very challenging logistic...

SeeleyDistrict · SeeleyDistrict

Hi there. I am a Forest Service employee who is looking for campground hosts in Seeley Lake, MT. Feel free to do a google search on Seeley for more information, but it is a beautiful mountain paradise. Our district contains a chain of lakes varying in size and all of our campgrounds are lakeside. The opp...

Olywa · Olywa

Thinking about applying at Elma RV park for a workamping position. I thought I remembered someone from RV dreams working there a few summers ago but can't remember who it was. I would be interested in getting their feed back about the time they stayed there. Feel free to private message me if that wou...

manycats · manycats

I was completely shocked to read that Judy, the "Bird Lady" of Travels with Emma was not invited to return to her volunteer position at Imperial Dam NWR. After following her blog and reading all the great comments about her on other RV blogs it was hard to understand it. There are so many fu...

galtgirl · galtgirl

We have applied with the Oregon State Park system for campground hosting for next summer. The most appealing position available is at Emigrant Springs in NE Oregon (20 miles south of Pendelton). It looks like a nice campground and area but we haven't been there before and it's too far for us to trav...

JackKim · JackKim

Good morning, Has anyone here volunteered at one of the many hatcheries for the Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife in Oregon? Just looking for a little feedback before pursuing the option for some winter months in the Rainy mts. & coast of Oregon. Thanks, Kim

FOSJ · FOSJ

I can't imagine a volunteer position any better than the one Steve and I have at Lake Mead Recreation Area. This is our second time around doing the road monitoring on the back trails here in the park. It's not the job for everyone but it is definitely interesting and exciting. (You can read our blog to le...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

The Fernly, NV warehouse for Amazon is relocating to Reno. Per the information that I read, they are not sure they will be using workcampers at that facility since they will be handling larger items that are not "seasonal" in nature. Per the postings, TN & KY will continue to hire wor...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Just curious, for those of you who work full time from your RV, what do you when the rig is in the shop? Where do you work? We've had a couple of times repairs have been done by mobile techs, in each case I was able to move myself and our cat into the bedroom, close the pocket door, set up a small table and conti...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

SnowGypsy wrote: Cheryl: Actually, you are workamping because by definition, it is "working" and "camping". You might at some point find a volunteer position where you would get the RV site and hours would be flexible enough so you could work something out. Might be somethin...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

We have been offered a workamping position for the winter. It's not confirmed yet; we should know in a day or 2 whether they can wait for us to get there (they want someone asap but we can't get there til the 2nd week of Dec.). Assuming they have no problem with it, I have a few questions, as this would be th...

mstdonnel · mstdonnel

I am an ordained Pastor with ministry experience in counseling, nursing homes, jail and prisons, and working with the homeless. I'm looking for work in a rv park doing non-denominational workship services, bible studies, and counseling, preferably for a rv site.

nature girl · nature girl

My hubby and I are considering starting this lifestyle soon. We are both RNs and considering working in some camps for kids with or without special health concerns. Can anybody point us in the right direction?

laurly · laurly

Anybody get contacted by the above site to write short articles for pay? Just wondering if it's a scam or not. TIA!

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

I was shocked to read tonight that Amazon is closing their KS facility in February. I think it said they had been there for 15 years. I do think they had trouble recruiting employees in the local area, we lived in SE KS and I know why that happens since many other businesses end up in the same fix. I do won...

suse1023 · suse1023

I have an idea for an impulse item to sell at rv parks and truck stops. Retail it will sell for under 2$ if I can manage it, after buying in bulk, repackaging and distribution. (While this remains to be seen, I am fairly certain I can get this into stores for under 5$ retail no matter what, though I am hoping f...

NWescapee · NWescapee

One would think that with working FT from the road for over a year and up to 25% of the time on the road for the 3 years before we went FT that I would have gotten much faster at muting those conference calls when Dale is making noise in the background. I think I need a remedial course So what happened? Typic...

MG · MG

You are hopefully a retired couple looking to watch over our 3 acre property on the beach in Southern California. We will provide electrical hookups. You provide the RV, consistent living on site and allow vendors into the grounds as needed. On the BEACH Blufftop! Send resume to: the.office@sbc...

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

http://www.alternet.org/economy/shocking-picture-what-life-will-look-when-you-cant-afford-retire?page=0%2C0&paging=off&current_page=1#bookmark

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Testing Feasibility (Preview) A government Agency I work with has remote sites where there has been a rash of vandalism, trespassing and theft. I was wondering if any workampers would be willing to stand watch over the property in exchange for a free place to park. I'm just testing feasibility before I present the idea to the agenc...	The Bear II	9	2392	09:15 AM Jun 9, 2015 by The Bear II
	Corporate job on the road - a new benefit of FT'ing for us (Preview) In all our planning, dreaming, and finally getting on the road, we never really considered the impact our FT life would have on holidays and our ability to enjoy all of them out of doors. Yes, we still work, yes I still have a M-F job that ties me to my desk, but it's a job I like, I'm a few years from retireme...	NWescapee	16	2827	02:18 PM May 5, 2015 by BoAndRach
	Wild Cherry Resort - Workcamper couple needed (Preview) Wild Cherry Resort on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula is looking for a work camping couple for this season, due to a cancellation. We are going to be there this summer along with another couple, and a third couple is needed to complete the team. If you are interested in spending your summer in an area t...	Diana and Jim	8	2670	02:06 PM Apr 29, 2015 by Diana and Jim
	Winthrop Wa (Preview) We just finished our first week workamping at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery. The staff at the hatchery are so welcoming and very appreciative all we do, never knew there was so much to raising fish. We will be here until the end of September, lots to see and do in this area and a great place to spe...	Olywa	4	1720	02:31 PM Apr 28, 2015 by dewwood
	Hiring full-timers for natural gas line inspection (Preview) Hello All, The company I work for (Southern Cross Corp) is hiring full time traveling natural gas line survey technicians. This is NOT an independent contractor position. All equipment is supplied (except boots). We work all over the country for many different gas utilities and with the sprin...	pepthedog	10	3220	06:53 AM Mar 23, 2015 by suse1023
	Host needed (Preview) Heritage Landing on the Deschutes River at the confluence with the Columbia River is looking for a host in April & May. Heritage Landing is on the west side of the river across from Deschutes State Park If you are interested please contact Deschutes State Park at 541-739-2322. If you would lik...	Ann-Hank	0	1550	05:28 PM Mar 15, 2015 by Ann-Hank
	jobs online (Preview) I am a wanna be that is getting closer to my dream everyday. I am fixing to go to school online for medical coding and billing. My question for the group is... how hard is it to get internet conections while traveling. And what other job careers are there for a person that wants to travel. Any input would be...	shystywolf	8	2890	09:29 PM Mar 13, 2015 by Second Chance
	Change in direction - slowing down the business (Preview) It’s ironic, our decision to first down size in 2011 that led to a decision to full time RV in early 2012 was driven primarily by Dale’s art show business and our desire to have more time for life vs. work has led to a new decision, slowing down that art show business. Why? We’ve found that living FT in ou...	NWescapee	8	2536	05:34 PM Mar 13, 2015 by Loretta
	Working and Traveling - Logistics (Preview) I have been working from the rig since we went FT in November 2014 and thus far our trips have been 6 weeks in a spot then a little hop and 10 weeks in a spot. Now we are entering the phase where we will be moving every 10 days or so and I wanted to pass along some of the challenges I am facing. I know I've touched...	Camper Chronicles	5	2453	10:14 PM Mar 11, 2015 by manycats
	Mesa Az (Preview) Looking at a Workamping job at Sun Life Resort in Mesa Az for next winter. Does any one have any feedback on this resort, the staff, or area in general. Thanks	Olywa	2	1823	08:11 PM Mar 3, 2015 by gypsymaus
	Crystal Sugar beet harvest (Preview) I am wondering if anyone has done the beet harvest job as a workkamper? Also wondreing if any women have done it? I was thinking it would be a great way for both of us to make some quick cash. We are from Minnesota so we know what the weather is like there at that time of year. Thanks for any input!	MNdrifters	6	2518	07:01 PM Feb 26, 2015 by MNdrifters
	What do you do when one person needs to fly for work?? (Preview) Very soon I will be faced with taking work trips while Lee is back with the fiver and I am not sure logistically how to make this work. If I fly out and he needs or wants to move along to the next place, my car will be at the airport I left from and I will need to follow along. It seems very challenging logistic...	Camper Chronicles	8	2482	03:28 PM Feb 23, 2015 by NWescapee
	Seeley Lake, Montana Volunteer Campground Host Wanted (Preview) Hi there. I am a Forest Service employee who is looking for campground hosts in Seeley Lake, MT. Feel free to do a google search on Seeley for more information, but it is a beautiful mountain paradise. Our district contains a chain of lakes varying in size and all of our campgrounds are lakeside. The opp...	SeeleyDistrict	1	2063	10:07 PM Feb 5, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Elma RV park (Preview) Thinking about applying at Elma RV park for a workamping position. I thought I remembered someone from RV dreams working there a few summers ago but can't remember who it was. I would be interested in getting their feed back about the time they stayed there. Feel free to private message me if that wou...	Olywa	3	1646	11:03 AM Jan 27, 2015 by PIEERE
	Volunteer not wanted?? (Preview) I was completely shocked to read that Judy, the "Bird Lady" of Travels with Emma was not invited to return to her volunteer position at Imperial Dam NWR. After following her blog and reading all the great comments about her on other RV blogs it was hard to understand it. There are so many fu...	manycats	5	1956	09:06 PM Jan 24, 2015 by Bill and Jodee
	Campground Host @ Emigrant Springs in NE Oregon (Preview) We have applied with the Oregon State Park system for campground hosting for next summer. The most appealing position available is at Emigrant Springs in NE Oregon (20 miles south of Pendelton). It looks like a nice campground and area but we haven't been there before and it's too far for us to trav...	galtgirl	2	1843	11:24 PM Dec 10, 2014 by galtgirl
	Oregon Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife (Preview) Good morning, Has anyone here volunteered at one of the many hatcheries for the Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife in Oregon? Just looking for a little feedback before pursuing the option for some winter months in the Rainy mts. & coast of Oregon. Thanks, Kim	JackKim	1	1467	12:07 AM Dec 6, 2014 by jjhoyle
	WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE VOLUNTEER POSITION? (Preview) I can't imagine a volunteer position any better than the one Steve and I have at Lake Mead Recreation Area. This is our second time around doing the road monitoring on the back trails here in the park. It's not the job for everyone but it is definitely interesting and exciting. (You can read our blog to le...	FOSJ	5	1950	03:45 PM Nov 30, 2014 by jayc
	Amazon: Fernly Moving To Reno (Preview) The Fernly, NV warehouse for Amazon is relocating to Reno. Per the information that I read, they are not sure they will be using workcampers at that facility since they will be handling larger items that are not "seasonal" in nature. Per the postings, TN & KY will continue to hire wor...	SnowGypsy	1	1533	10:27 PM Nov 29, 2014 by NorCal Dan
	Working from home while the rig is in the repair shop? (Preview) Just curious, for those of you who work full time from your RV, what do you when the rig is in the shop? Where do you work? We've had a couple of times repairs have been done by mobile techs, in each case I was able to move myself and our cat into the bedroom, close the pocket door, set up a small table and conti...	NWescapee	6	2408	07:13 PM Nov 12, 2014 by DebbieM
	Work Camping Accommodations (Preview) SnowGypsy wrote: Cheryl: Actually, you are workamping because by definition, it is "working" and "camping". You might at some point find a volunteer position where you would get the RV site and hours would be flexible enough so you could work something out. Might be somethin...	Terry and Jo	2	1874	08:47 AM Nov 11, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	Workamping questions (Preview) We have been offered a workamping position for the winter. It's not confirmed yet; we should know in a day or 2 whether they can wait for us to get there (they want someone asap but we can't get there til the 2nd week of Dec.). Assuming they have no problem with it, I have a few questions, as this would be th...	cherylbrv	20	3007	03:16 PM Nov 10, 2014 by Jack Mayer
	Looking for Chaplain job (Preview) I am an ordained Pastor with ministry experience in counseling, nursing homes, jail and prisons, and working with the homeless. I'm looking for work in a rv park doing non-denominational workship services, bible studies, and counseling, preferably for a rv site.	mstdonnel	4	1943	06:58 AM Nov 10, 2014 by rv-vagabond
	Looking for camps in need of RNS (Preview) My hubby and I are considering starting this lifestyle soon. We are both RNs and considering working in some camps for kids with or without special health concerns. Can anybody point us in the right direction?	nature girl	7	1889	12:21 PM Oct 17, 2014 by DreamerBob
	RVshare.com (Preview) Anybody get contacted by the above site to write short articles for pay? Just wondering if it's a scam or not. TIA!	laurly	6	2527	11:02 AM Oct 3, 2014 by BiggarView
	Amazon Closing KS Facility (Preview) I was shocked to read tonight that Amazon is closing their KS facility in February. I think it said they had been there for 15 years. I do think they had trouble recruiting employees in the local area, we lived in SE KS and I know why that happens since many other businesses end up in the same fix. I do won...	SnowGypsy	7	1991	06:59 AM Oct 2, 2014 by SnowGypsy
	Impulse buyers---what makes you haul out your wallet? (Preview) I have an idea for an impulse item to sell at rv parks and truck stops. Retail it will sell for under 2$ if I can manage it, after buying in bulk, repackaging and distribution. (While this remains to be seen, I am fairly certain I can get this into stores for under 5$ retail no matter what, though I am hoping f...	suse1023	11	1870	07:57 PM Sep 24, 2014 by suse1023
	Hint: Telecommuter learn to hit the mute button FAST!! (Preview) One would think that with working FT from the road for over a year and up to 25% of the time on the road for the 3 years before we went FT that I would have gotten much faster at muting those conference calls when Dale is making noise in the background. I think I need a remedial course So what happened? Typic...	NWescapee	8	2460	09:19 AM Sep 18, 2014 by NWescapee
	FREE for your RV. Looking for Caretaker to park on our Ocean Front property (Preview) You are hopefully a retired couple looking to watch over our 3 acre property on the beach in Southern California. We will provide electrical hookups. You provide the RV, consistent living on site and allow vendors into the grounds as needed. On the BEACH Blufftop! Send resume to: the.office@sbc...	MG	2	1610	03:03 PM Sep 8, 2014 by WestWardHo
	Realities of Workcamping Article? (Preview) http://www.alternet.org/economy/shocking-picture-what-life-will-look-when-you-cant-afford-retire?page=0%2C0&paging=off&current_page=1#bookmark	SnowGypsy	10	2082	12:46 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Camper Chronicles
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