Bitterroot National Forest

1801 N. 1st Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-7100 NEWS RELEASE

__________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tod McKay Public Affairs Officer (406) 363-7122 (406) 531-1130 - CELL tgmckay@fs.fed.us June 16, 2011 FOREST SEEKING VOLUNTEER CAMP HOSTS Hamilton, MT. The Darby Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest is seeking volunteers to serve as camp hosts this summer in the newly renovated upper campground at Lake Como. Campground hosts play an important role in assisting with the management of these areas and working directly with the public. Camp hosts are rewarded with a nice place to stay during the summer, lasting friendships, and a sense of pride in keeping the sites safe and communicating with the public about our National Forests. If you are interested in serving as a camp host on the Bitterroot National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/bitterroot for more information and to apply. Click on Working Together/Volunteering to access the application. The application deadline is June 27. If you have further questions about the program please contact Erica Strayer at the Darby Ranger District at (406) 821-4298. ###