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We will retire soon, and need help in knowing your ideas, on the best Workamping Jobs and locations, you have had.
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JoeGood988
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That's almost like asking which McDonalds is better than others. It really makes a difference what you enjoy or are looking for. We enjoy Arizona but many don't like the desert, no trees and heat. We enjoy Yogi Bear, Jellystone parks but many can't handle all the kids and activities. But we are very selective and choose an area we want to work in and see attractions. Places like Colorado, Wisconsin, Washington, California, Minhnesota & Utah so far. If you don't like cleaning bathrooms, make sure you make it clear, you don't do bathrooms. Ask if there are trains running close, freeways, airports, Adult park, kids activities, full hookups, propane & laundry included and do they give a completion bonus. They need you as much as you need them. negotiate and get it in writing.
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eubank
Angel Fire, NM, USA
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It kind of depends on whether you're wanting to do it out of a spirit of volunteerism, for need of some extra cash, or just as something to keep you busy.
We're thinking about volunteering, which means that we want to contribute, but meaningfully in terms of our own capacities. We will not clean bathrooms and have little interest in park hosting.
What I've seen so far, for our needs, involves a FHU site and somewhere in the range of 30 to 34 hours of service per week. There are all sorts of park service, national wildlife preserve, and/or national forest positions out there of this kind.
Lynn
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PopBeavers
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Consider the tax consequences of each state.
As I read California law, your income will be taxable to the state. If you are in California and working then you will have 30 days to change the vehicle registration to California.
If you have taxable California income, then that might cause your IRAs and/or 401Ks to also be taxable California income, for the amount of time you are in the state.
Check with your tax consultant.
Wayne in San Jose
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Jayco-noslide
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The other posters are right. You need to provide a little more info and narrow down your questions to get good answers but I'll try to help a little. Workamping jobs cover a very wide spectrum from volunteering a few hours for no pay and maybe a free campsite all the way to both of you working 40 hrs/week for full hourly wages and having an RV site provided at some cost to you. And there all variations in between. Jobs range from campgrounds to fast food to retail stores, resorts, racetracs, boat marinas wildlife refuges, etc. Usually they are seasonal and temporary; easier to get out West in summer than in popular wintering areas in the South. Our 6 experiences have been 40 hr/wk. jobs in and near Yellowstone and Glacier National Park at retail stores serving park visitors in various ways. A lot depends on whether you need to supplement your income or are more interested in volunteering fewer hours.
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WA1RI
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Aside from state considerations,look at places you have a strong interest in. You will be committing a chunkof time, and your freetime you want a place to be at that interests you.
We are workamping in Yellowstone this summer, we are loving it. All od Ystone to explore on 2 days off a week. Our schedule is about 30 hours a week. Great folks to work for and we fel we are making a difference.
We are considering our winter options at this point.
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Don/Shar
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The great people of The Wolf Creek Nat'l Fish Hatchery in Kentucky are looking for some workampers for Sep, Oct, Nov, and possibly Dec. All or part of the 4 months. The weather is not too bad around this time of year. There are lots of deer and wild turkeys here. They work the volunteers 20 to 24 hours per week. They furnish lot w/ full hookups, laundry, and propane. The first picture is the visitor center you will work in and the next picture is one of 5 lots they furnish.
Don / Sharon Smith
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DianneOK
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Our favorite places were the Federal Wildlife Refuge system....including the hatcheries, as Don stated. These places are quiet, usually no campers, very rewarding , tho sometimes the hours are long. There is generally no $$$$ involved, but the other perks are satisfying, at least for us.
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eubank
Angel Fire, NM, USA
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We've been eyeing the Bosque del Apache NWR here in NM for the same reason. And true, it's somewhat long hours, but so what? I like the work they do, and some of that work fits our capabilities quite well.
Lynn
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Kirk
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We have now volunteered for nine national wildlife refuges, three national parks, state parks in five different states, a state forestry agency, a game & fish department, county parks in four states, one Corps of Engineers lake and a few other assorted locations. Thus far, our favorite agency is without question the US Fish & Wildlife Service who run the refuges and federal fish hatcheries. But the Corps of Engineers is coming on strong as well. (We volunteer with the COE, but are not gate attendants which is a paid position.)
Good travelin! ........Kirk
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