DivingNut
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Howdy Folks,
Howdy Folks,
Im a Highschool senior getting ready to go off to college. Ive got the school paid for, but the housing bill (which many of you who have gone through this with your kids know) is MORE than the cost of tuition. So, Ill cut the the chase I suppose. Is it possible for a young person, such as myself, to find a place to workamp?
There are several RV parks within the vicinity of my school. What are the chances of finding a place to Workamp? Is this the norme for RV parks? In other words... Im not going to get looked at like a fool when i approach these folks for a job/place to stay, correct?
Really, I guess Im just trying to figure out of this is a feasible option? In yalls experience, could I even do this? Or would someone at my age not even be given the chance?
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Mr.Mark
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DrivingNut,........ just curious, are you going to stay in an RV or trailer at the RV park if you get the job or what?
The place that I rent from while I'm at home (a place to park the RV) has a few young people working there. The Park has cottages that I assume are for those folks that work and don't have an RV.
As long as you are mature and can work work evenings and weekends, I would think you would be a shoe-in!
Let us know if it works out.
MM.
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wepampercampers
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http://www.rv.net/Forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/21103119.cfm
Here is a thread from a while ago, on the same subject......might see something there that helps you.......
look at creative ways to meet your goal......you might hear some on this thread....
ad a comment to the other thread to get it active again also....work both for your search for info.....
Good Luck
Don
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trop-a-cal
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The thing my son did while going to college was rent a house. He then found 4 others going to college and split the rent with them. It cost him 1/5 of the cost which with everything was about $200 a month. This is done at many colleges and many times the campus housing coordinator helps, as they know of the houses and have the many students listed that want to rent. They shopped together for food too, and shared car pooling and parking. Call the campus housing director, they are there to help. You also can get student loans for housing and transportation, and don't forget books as they can run close to $1,000 in some cases. Congratulation on getting into college, now make sure you get a degree in something that will have a job waiting for you.
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2freelife
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We have workcamped & have seen campgrounds hire young people to help out. I think you should go to the campgrounds & inquire if they could use you. It's showing great initiative to think outside the box about the way you live. Having an apartment or home is not the only ultimate way to live. Our kids had a hard time applying themselves to studying in College when they lived too closely to other kids. The influence to have fun is very great. Learning how a business is run would be great experience for you, & the campground lifestyle is great. Follow your instincts & you will do great...good luck!!
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Joy
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When you approach the owner/manager, be sure to have suggestions of what skills you have that would be of value to him and perhaps what you have in mind as compensation/trade/barter/etc. If these parks are in/near a college town, chances are they have hired students before. Good luck!
See ya' down the road!
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GoneCamping
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I see no reason why this wouldn't work. Last place I was at had a couple of young guys workamping there. It actually works out for the campground as the young guy could take care of things the older folks either couldn't do or wouldn't do... and the kids in the campground all loved the young guy too!! The way I figure it, there is something there for everyone! And frankly speaking, I don't think the campground would care either, as long as their needs are met what difference would the age make?
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DivingNut
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Mr.Mark wrote:DrivingNut,........ just curious, are you going to stay in an RV or trailer at the RV park if you get the job or what?
As far as I know non of these RV Parks have anything more than lots. However, with the price of gas, Ive noticed the market around here has been flooded with the RVs. Especially relativley larger ones. It's quite easy to find a fairly nice one for less than one semester of doorm rent.
Don. Thanks for the link. Im glad Im not the only one who's thought of this.
Trop-a-cal, that is deffinitly my back up plan. 2freelife, I agree 100%. Im really hoping this works out to save money, and like you mentioned, keep some distractions out.
Joy & GoneCamping, yall bring up some interesting points. What exactly are the usuall duties for a "Workamper"? Im sure this depends on what all the RV park offers, but it seems to be cleaning the bath houses/pool/mowing. Correct? ANything else of importance?
Thanks folks for the help and advice!
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wepampercampers
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RV park duties:
Check in customers, work in office
help them park
show them where the hookups are
clean the grounds, mow, flower beds, bathroom cleaning, fire pit/bbq cleaning, pool care, laundry care, conference/day room cleaning and setup
work the store
maintenance.......paint, repair of facility, plumbing, electrical
these things vary with each different park.........
I'm sure people will add more info.....
good luck
Don
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wayne_tw
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There is a website- I can't seem to find it- sone by a young guy going to college and living in a RV at a RV park. Some time with google and you should be able to find it.
As far as workamping for the site, this is more than doable, as ,ong as you are mature and will accept your responsibilities. The only downside is that most workampers work about 30 hours per week for the site, which may be more than you can do.
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