Really love camping? This Texas national park is seeking volunteers to camp for 3 months

Camping at Guadalupe Mountains National Park (National Park Service)

Houstonians who are willing to trade city life for camp life can do so by volunteering at a Texas national park.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, located south of the Texas-New Mexico border, is looking for several volunteers to set up camp for three months straight at one of three campsites.

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Job duties for volunteers include serving as a point-of-contact for campers in the area, daily water testing, monitoring safety, and assist in search-and-rescue efforts.

Volunteers must have their own RV or trailer with a shower and bathroom, must be committed to the three-month requirement and work 32 hours a week. A background and reference check will be done prior to start.

Those who are interested can learn more and/or sign up here.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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