The primary role of a caretaker is to provide park visitors with information, assistance and services. This is accomplished by encouraging compliance with park rules and regulations, act as a contact for emergencies that occur when a ranger is off duty, and collecting fees from a kiosk when trained and authorized. Depending on the location, additional roles of a host may include staffing a nature center, camp store, interpreting resources, performing light housekeeping and janitorial duties, maintain facilities and performing simple repairs, removing litter, maintain landscaping, and other work as assigned to support park operations.
Resident Caretaker volunteers fulfill a minimum of 20 work hours per week in exchange for a discounted rent at a RivCoParks owned property