The Workamper Show Podcast

Today I am interviewing a ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about an exciting opportunity for Workampers on Long Island in New York.

Ann Marie Chapman works for the National Wildlife Refuge System, which has 10 units scattered across Long Island, five of which are open to the public. Together, the properties encompass 6,800 acres.

The beautiful thing about Long Island is that it’s 45 miles from the largest city in America, New York City, yet it’s filled with beautiful scenery and surrounded by water.

Ann is looking for several volunteers to serve a minimum of three months preserving the habitats of endangered wildlife and protecting some endangered plants. In fact, Workampers take part in an annual plant count to help rangers keep abreast of the things growing on Long Island.

The work takes place at the Elizabeth Morton Refuge, which is located in the prestigious Hamptons area, as well as at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, located on the wild and scenic Carmans River.

Ann is looking for Workampers to help at the refuge from April through October and even into November, if the weather is still nice.

If she could find one Workamping couple or solo to help during the whole season, Ann would be delighted. However, If volunteers would like to stay just three months, she’s happy to split the commitment.

Couples are expected to put in about 24 hours per week, per person. Solos are expected to work about 32 hours. The refuge does not allow outdoor pets, but animals like cats, which generally stay inside the RV, are welcome.

The volunteers are involved with maintaining trails, trimming grass, cleaning bathrooms and picking up trash. However, they can also be involved in leading educational programs. That makes this job ideal for a retired teacher.

Workampers receive a free full-hookup RV site and have access to a storage shed as well as a washer and dryer.

The primary trait Ann is looking for in Workampers is the ability to provide great customer service. The agency offers training on how to use all-terrain vehicles and even motorboats.

A former Workamper created a handbook for other Workampers to serve as a guide of all the activities they can do during their off time. It’s easy to go horseback riding, kayaking and camping. People can also hop a train to get to New York City, Boston or even Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.volunteer.gov and search for opportunities in New York, but enter Long Island as the keyword. People can submit applications right from that site.

This is a great opportunity for people to combine big city life with wide open natural resources.

Today’s episode was sponsored by Workamper News. Creating a resume can be a cumbersome, intimidating task – especially if you haven’t written a resume in many years.

The unique Workamper News Resume Builder takes you through a step-by-step process to build a complete resume with all the information Workamper employers are looking for when reviewing applications.

Once complete, your resume can be emailed to anyone, and the software tracks when and who you have sent it to.  You can print out the resume or make it into a PDF which can then be uploaded or emailed.

Some employers NEVER ADVERTISE – not via Workamper.com or anywhere else. They find all of their applicants just by searching the Workamper News resume database.  If you don’t have a resume in the Workamper.com database, you will be missing out on some opportunities.

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That’s all I have for this week’s show. Next time, I will be talking with an employer who has an opportunity for people to work at a campground in West Virginia. The firm is also seeking a manager. I’ll have more details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the spectacular fall colors and cooler weather.

If you love cherries or anything to do with cherries, today’s podcast will be especially interesting to you. I am interviewing a representative from Cherry Republic as well as one of the company’s current Workampers.

Madison Partak is the recruitment manager for Cherry Republic, which is located in Glen Arbor, Mich. She is joined by Michael Ristow, who is just wrapping up a fun summer season Workamping for the firm.

The company operates six locations throughout Michigan, but only hires Workampers for its retail store in Glen Arbor. The city is in an especially beautiful part of the state, right on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Madison is hiring Workampers right now for full-time jobs starting in May and continuing through October. They work with customers to help them find products in the store, work the register, help stock shelves, and provide great customer service.

Workampers also ensure the store is clean and tidy, and that the dishes used to serve food are clean. All hours are paid starting at $13 per hour.

Cherry Republic is looking for three Workamping couples to help them next year, but they are also open to hiring solos and families. The only restriction is the campground used to house Workampers does not allow dogs.

The company works with a local campground situated within a few miles of Glen Arbor to house Workampers. The site is free, but Workampers pay about $30 per month for electricity.

Workampers generally put in 38 to 40 hours a week and work five days a week with two consecutive days off. Days off are usually scheduled for the middle of the week because weekends can get busy.

The stores themselves are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, but that scales back a bit in the shoulder seasons before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.

No special skills are needed to work at Cherry Republic other than a strong desire to provide great customer service in a busy retail setting. Madison encouraged Workampers to explore the company’s website to get a flavor for the types of products it sells and the services it provides.

Reading reviews is a good way for Workampers to understand what customers expect when visiting the retail stores.

The Glen Arbor area of Michigan is very beautiful with endless options for biking, hiking and kayaking. It is right next to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. The closest big city is Traverse City, which is 40 minutes away.

Detroit is about four hours away, which is home to many museums and attractions. Historic Mackinaw Island is about three hours away. By traveling an hour further north, people can reach Sault St. Marie, where all the big ships pass through the Soo Locks. It’s also an access point to Canada.

For more information about the company, visit www.cherryrepublic.com. To apply for a job, send a resume to Madison at [email protected].

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That’s all I have for this week’s show. Next time, I will be speaking with another employer who is looking for volunteers to work in a national forest on Long Island, N.Y. I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show.

If you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes. Thanks for listening!

Today I am interviewing a representative from RVshare who offers advice on how new Workampers can jump into the lifestyle. She also offers information about how any RVer can make money when not using their RVs.

Maddi Bourgerie is the senior director of communications for RVshare. It’s a company based in Austin, Texas, that enables people to make money by renting out their RVs when they aren’t being used.

She has worked in the RV industry for more than a decade. Maddi doesn’t own an RV, yet, but she has rented more than 20 of them for her journeys that have taken her to almost all 50 states.

Maddi explains how RVshare grew out of one newlywed couple’s desire to utilize their RV after their honeymoon trip. Today, the company serves more than 60,000 RV owners across the United States who have rented out their travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes more than 5 million nights.

In addition, Maddi talks about a recent trend report prepared by RVshare to explain how people are using their RVs. For people planning their next adventure, Maddi describes the 10 most friendly and least friendly outdoor cities in America.

One of RVshare’s most popular options for newbies is to rent an RV and have it delivered to a nearby campground so it is already set up for them. Some owners will even show renters how to drive and back the RV, and connect it to campsite utilities.

That’s a real plus for people who have never used RVs before.

RVshare requires customers to sign up for one of the company’s three insurance plans, which currently range from $19 to $25 per day, Maddi explained. A benefit to that is there would not be a ding to your auto insurance if you had a problem.

For Workampers who plan to park their RVs for extended periods of time without using them, they can recoup some of the ownership costs by renting their units to other RVers.

The company offers helpful advice to owners at rvshare.com/list-your-rv. There is also a private Facebook group for current owners to exchange tips and help ensure favorable renting experiences.

Another option for which Workampers can consider using RVshare is as an option to house visitors for short-term stays. For example, when a couple is Workamping as camp hosts for a summer and their children and grandkids come to visit.

RVshare’s RVs are also fun to rent for family reunions when not everyone has an RV but the group will be staying at a campground. Many campgrounds have limited cabin availability, but more space for RVs. So renting one works to everyone’s advantage.

For more information about RVshare and its programs, visit www.rvshare.com. The company is also active on many social media channels.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Do you have more questions than answers when it comes to the Workamping and RVing lifestyle?  If so, then Workamper News has your back!

Listen to their free Workamping Q&A videos to get your questions answered.  Each video answers questions submitted by folks, just like you, who are learning about the RV lifestyle, just getting started, or have been Workamping for a while.

The videos cover topics like what kind of Workamping jobs are out there, what do these jobs pay, tips for writing your Workamper resume, questions to ask an employer, what type of RV is best, how to get your mail as an RVer, and much more!

Listen to detailed answers now by watching the videos at workamper.com/answers.

In the description of each video, you’ll find a list of questions that were answered so you can quickly jump to the answers you want to hear.

That’s all I have for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with some representatives from Cherry Republic about opportunities to spend the summer in a very beautiful part of lower Michigan. I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!

Today I am speaking with the CEO of an island resort in Vermont who is looking for up to 50 Workampers to spend the summer serving guests.

Gary Margolis is the CEO of Apple Island Resort, which is an active adult community located in South Hero, Vt., on a rather large island on Lake Champlain.

The luxury resort has 300 RV sites, several cabins and a large Airbnb guest house as well as a marina capable of accommodating 111 boats. There is also an executive golf course on the property plus an on-site deli.

Apple Island Resort will hire between 40 and 50 Workampers next summer to work in the front office, staff the general store or deli, and oversee maintenance as well as landscaping. Others are hired as marina attendants and to work at the golf course.

In fact, the resort is looking for people with boating experience and an avid interest in golf to take on leadership roles as directors of the marina and golf course.

Workampers have a choice of full- or part-time hours. Those who want full-time hours can generally get them. But, those who want to travel and explore the area will have time to do that, too.

Workampers can be assigned to work specific jobs, such as at the marina or general store, or they can be cross-trained to work several positions.

All the jobs are paid between $15 and $20 per hour, depending on the type of work and level of responsibility that comes with it.

Workampers pay $500 per month for a full-hookup RV site, but the campground pays for electricity. However, Workampers get free use of the resort facilities, which can include taking out boats and kayaks or playing golf during certain hours of the day.

The biggest trait Apple Island Resort is looking for is people with strong communication and customer service skills as well as a big smile. The resort prides itself on the high number of five-star reviews it has received, and the No. 1 feature often cited by guests is the quality of the staff.

The resort recruits Workampers all year, but Gary is specifically looking to lock in managers for next year right now. The season extends from May 1 to Oct. 20, so he likes to make commitments as soon as he knows how many Workampers will be returning the next year.

There is plenty to do in the area, including the ability to take a bike ferry into Burlington. There are a lot of biking and hiking trails nearby. No visit to Vermont is complete without a stop at the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory in Waterbury.

Apple Island is about 90 minutes from Montreal. The area is well-known for skiing, but the resorts are open all four seasons so people can enjoy gondola rides to the top of the mountains. It is certainly an area where people enjoy spending time outdoors.

For more information about the resort, visit www.appleislandresort.com. To apply, send a resume to [email protected].

Today’s episode was sponsored by Workamper News. Creating a resume can be a cumbersome, intimidating task, especially if you haven’t written a resume in many years.

The unique Workamper News Resume Builder takes you through a step-by-step process to build a complete resume with all the information Workamper employers are looking for when reviewing applications.

Once complete, your resume can be emailed to anyone, and the software tracks when and to whom you sent it.  You can print out the resume or make it into a PDF which can then be uploaded or emailed.

Some employers NEVER ADVERTISE – not via Workamper.com or anywhere else. They find all of their applicants just by searching the Workamper News resume database.  If you don’t have a resume in the Workamper.com database, you will be missing out on some opportunities.

To open the door to more Workamping jobs, become a Workamper member today by visiting www.workamper.com.

That’s all I have for today’s show. Next week I will be speaking with a representative from RV Share about ways that company can help people get launched into the RV lifestyle, and allow part-time Workampers to make money when they aren’t using their RVs. I’ll have details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening!

Today, I am speaking with two representatives of a hotel chain with properties near Yellowstone National Park. The company is looking for help next season.

During the interview, manager Roy Dougay is joined by Workamper Debbie Wood. Kelly Inns has three locations in West Yellowstone, Mont., and one location in Cody, Wyo.

One West Yellowstone hotel has 139 rooms, another has 79 and the third has 75 rooms. Workampers are hired primarily to staff the front desk, but also hired to perform maintenance.

Work is done around-the-clock during three shifts. Two of the Yellowstone hotels are only open during the summer season, but one is open year-round.

The company is looking for 15 to 20 Workampers for 2025. The firm is open to hiring couples, solos and families, but most Workampers are couples.

The hotels are located in a relatively small town, but in an area that is a big attraction for tourists visiting Yellowstone from around the world.

As a general rule, Workampers put in between 20 and 32 hours a week, although full-time hours are available, if desired, by working at multiple locations.

Workampers are paid for all hours worked, and receive a free RV site with full-hookups. Sometimes, Workampers have to stay at an RV park in the community, but the small town is only a mile long, so the commute is relatively easy.

A flat-rate bonus is paid at the end of the season to Workampers who complete their commitment.

Communications skills are very important because Workampers often assist people from around the world. Yet, language usually isn’t a problem thanks to apps like Google Translate. Debbie noted that about 40 percent of guests come from other countries.

To apply for a job, Workampers should send Roy an email along with their resume and a current picture of themselves as well as their RV. Then he will have a phone conversation to discuss the job and talk about living in the West Yellowstone community.

It’s a relatively small town with a few hotels and gas stations. The closest big cities are Bozeman, Mont., and Idaho Falls, Idaho, both of which are about 90 minutes away.

However, the area is well known for its fly fishing and outdoor activities, as well as it’s ATV and snowmobile trails. The best part about this Workamping job is that the hotels are a few blocks from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

For more information about Kelly Inns, visit kellyinns.com. However, Roy is only hiring for the properties in West Yellowstone, Mont., and Cody, Wyo. People can apply for jobs through Workamper.com, where the company advertises current openings.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Workamper News. Since 1987, they’ve been helping businesses of all types find and recruit Workampers. Workampers serve in a variety of positions around the country to help further the mission of great businesses.

When you become an employer member at Workamper.com, you’ll have access to resources and support to help you develop and implement your Workamper recruiting strategy.

In today’s market, it is more challenging than ever to keep a flow of applicants coming in. Workamper News recommends advertising your current and future Workamper job openings frequently throughout the year, as well as scheduling some time to regularly search the Workamper Resume Database because new Workampers are joining daily.

Workampers like to plan many months ahead, so NOW is the time to take action to begin developing your Workamper team. Learn more and download a quick-start guide for employers at www.workamper.com/employer.

That’s all for this week’s show. Next week, I will be speaking with another employer about an opportunity to spend the summer of 2025 on a big lake in Vermont. I’ll have more details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening, and if you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.

Today I will be interviewing a woman who is looking for Workampers to sell products at big-box stores, like Sam’s Club, but in different communities as they travel the country.

Debra Ratzlaff works for Twin Towers Trading, a 50-year-old company considered to be a pioneer in demonstration sales. At one time, the New Jersey company was located inside the Twin Towers skyscrapers in New York City.

The company markets a variety of products, but are really interested in selling ProSmart Slicers and Mr. Whipster used to create mashed potatoes and other items that need whipping. Twin Towers Trading also sells a line of jewelry items.

Workampers need to transport sample products and their booths with them, but the company works to ship products directly to the store for consumers to buy.

Debra is looking for Workampers to make live demonstrations at smaller cities with Sam’s Club stores. They work eight-hour days for two weeks before moving on to a new community.

Yet, the stores are scheduled to give Workampers plenty of time to explore the areas between jobs.

I can see what Debra is trying to do with Twin Towers Trading. Bigger cities, like Phoenix or Houston, have enough stores in their markets to keep a presenter busy all year.

But smaller cities, like Pocatello, Idaho, or Madison, Wis., have one store that is hours away from another.

So, Debra is looking for Workampers to visit the smaller markets for a few weeks at a time. It’s possible for Workampers to create full-time positions by traveling to smaller big cities.

In fact, it sounds like Debra is willing to work with Workampers to assign them to stores in areas they want to visit. That’s provided another salesperson hasn’t claimed that market.

The process for being trained is rather unique. Prospective Workampers are given a four-page script to memorize. Once they have mastered the script, the Workampers are flown to where an experienced pitch artist is working. That salesperson helps the Workamper fine-tune their delivery style for a 15-minute presentation.

Pitch artists make at least $18 per hour, and they are paid every Friday at the flat rate fee or a percentage commission earned, whichever is greater.

Workampers need to be self-motivated, reliable and professional.

For more information about the company and the products it sells, visit www.twintowerstrading.com. To apply, send an email to [email protected].

Today’s episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Much more than just a job-listing website, when you put the tools of this professional service into action, you’ll find out just how easy it can be to turn your Workamping dreams into reality.

A Workamper membership opens the door to a one-stop-shop for all-things Workamping. Being the original resource for Workamping, you’ll find the largest number of job listings, be able to connect with a community of Workampers, and view resources compiled by experts who have been enjoying the RV lifestyle for many years.

If you’re serious about leading a successful and enjoyable Workamping lifestyle, then membership is for you. Join today at www.workamper.com  Embark on new adventures today with the support of Workamper News behind you!

That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with an employer looking for help at several hotels in West Yellowstone, Mont. I’ll have details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. If you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.

Today I am interviewing the woman responsible for organizing the largest RV show in the country, and she explains why people need to attend this year’s show.

Heather Leach is the executive director of the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association. The organization puts on America’s Largest RV Show (aka the Hershey RV Show), which takes place Sept. 11 to 15 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

The show is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, and it is expecting to draw upward of 50,000 people during the five-day event.

Scattered over 1 million square feet of exhibit space, there are more than 1,500 RVs on display from 40 manufacturers. In addition, there are more than 170 booth vendors offering a variety of RV products and services.

I have known Heather for many years. She was instrumental in growing the event into one of the largest RV shows in America.

America’s Largest RV Show is a bellwether event in the RV industry. It is the first consumer show to display the newest RV models being released by RV manufacturers.

This year’s show features an opportunity for people to meet with dozens of big RV influencers. Many of them have websites, blogs, podcasts and YouTube channels focused on serving the information needs of RVers.

There are also classes and seminars scheduled every hour of every day. The topics range from buying an RV, fixing one, and traveling in an RV. There are also booths for campgrounds and big tourist destinations — and those places often hire Workampers.

Admission prices range from $7 to $17 for a day pass. However, a three-day pass sells for $25 to get admission Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Children under 12 are admitted free. All tickets must be purchased online.

Best of all, parking is free – even for your RV – while you’re attending the show.

For more information about America’s Largest RV Show, see a schedule of events, find a list of exhibitors or to buy tickets, visit www.largestrvshow.com.

Whether you are an experienced Workamper or simply contemplating the RV lifestyle, attending the America’s Largest RV Show is a good investment in your time.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Do you have more questions than answers when it comes to the Workamping and RVing lifestyle?  Well, Workamper News has your back! Listen to their free Workamping Q&A videos to get your questions answered.  Each video answers questions submitted by folks just like you who are learning about the lifestyle, just getting started, or have been Workamping for a while.

They cover topics like what kind of Workamping jobs are out there, what do these jobs pay, tips for writing your Workamper resume, questions to ask an employer, what type of RV is best, how to get your mail as an RVer, and much more!

Listen to detailed answers now by watching the videos at workamper.com/answers.  In the description of each video, you’ll find the list of questions that were answered so you can quickly jump to the answers you want to hear.

That’s all I have for this week’s show. Next time, I will be speaking with an employer who has a lucrative offer for Workampers who are good at sales, like people and enjoy traveling to mid-size cities for a few weeks at a time.

I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening, and if you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.

This week is an interview with the co-founder of LiveWorkDream – Jim Nelson – who is a big advocate for people who run businesses from their RVs. He will be co-leading a workshop for RV entrepreneurs at the upcoming Hershey America’s Largest RV Show in Pennsylvania in September.

Lots of things have been happening in Jim’s life and business since he was last on the podcast in 2021. For example, he and his partner, Rene, just completed a trip to Alaska, where they spent the winter outside of Anchorage.

Just before leaving for Alaska, the couple downsized from a huge fifth wheel to a much smaller Project M truck camper from Four Wheel Campers. Jim describes what prompted the switch and how it has impacted their RVing experience.

While Rene has been writing for RV Life for years, Jim was recently tapped to host the RV Entrepreneur Podcast, which RV Life acquired in 2023. The podcast and website also came with a  17,000-member online community.

Jim and Rene will be staffing an RV Life booth at the upcoming Hershey America’s Largest RV Show in Pennsylvania. However, Jim will also be co-leading a seminar at the show exclusively for RV entrepreneurs. He explains what that training involves, and Jim describes a special reception, sponsored by RV Life and Workamper News, planned for RV entrepreneurs at the show.

As a serial entrepreneur, Jim is a magnet for new opportunities. His eyes are always open for ways to make money without having to give up the RV lifestyle he and Rene enjoy so much.

Anyone who runs a business from their RV, or dreams of doing so someday, would benefit from participating in RV Life’s RV Entrepreneur workshop Sept. 12 in Hershey. It will be a great opportunity to learn from successful business owners and to network with other RV entrepreneurs as well.

The RV Life Afterparty takes place at The Englewood in Hershey, which is only a few miles from the Giant Center, where the RV show takes place. The Englewood is a barn-type venue that will feature live music and some delicious food. It will be an ideal atmosphere for business owners to network and bounce ideas off each other.

The Hershey RV Show is where RV manufacturers first introduce their new models to RV buyers a few weeks before they are presented to dealers at a big private event in Elkhart, Ind.

During the interview, Jim also talks about one of his all-time favorite Workamping jobs, which involved working at Vicker’s Horse River Ranch near Lake City, Colo. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Jim and Rene spent 11 summers at the ranch.

Jim offered some great advice to people contemplating the RV lifestyle. First, try hard to be out of debt before Workamping, then do your homework before accepting any job.

He also encourages Workampers to have some sort of alternative income to support their lifestyle. Jim said the best way to enjoy a full-time RV lifestyle is to develop multiple sources of income.

He wrote a book about how to do that. Titled, “Income Anywhere!: The Ultimate Guide for How to Full-time RV and Support Your Nomadic Lifestyle,” it is available on Amazon and other bookstores.

People can connect with Jim on his website at www.liveworkdream.com and listen to his business advice on the RV Entrepreneur Podcast. He and Renee are also active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and several other social media channels.

Their Live Work Dream YouTube channel features more than 300 videos about the RV lifestyle and running a business from the road. Be sure to check it all out. Jim and Rene are a wonderful resource for new and experienced Workampers.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Wouldn’t it be nice if Workamping job listings for your ideal location just appeared in your email inbox? They can when you’re a Workamper News member.

Join Workamper News today to start using the best toolkit for finding your next Workamping gig.

When they turn on job alert emails, members can select to receive help-wanted ads for just one state or all the states they want to be in.

Each email contains the full ad text so there’s no need to have to click a link, go to a website and then hunt around for the ad to see if the job even interests you.

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That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with the woman who oversees the Pennsylvania RV show about all the activities taking place at this year’s event. It will be a fun interview. I’ll have more information on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!

Today I am interviewing a couple whose jobs left them so stressed out that it put their lives in danger before finding solace in Workamping.

Connie and David Miller are from Pennsylvania. David owned a construction business while Connie was involved in social services by training social workers and police officers to recognize children caught in child sex trafficking. Both jobs were super-stressful, but Connie’s was over the top.

The couple started RVing when their children were young, but got back into it around 2019. That was a good thing because 2020 was a horrible year for the Millers.

First the COVID lockdowns took stress to the next level. Then, Connie’s mother wound up in a nursing home while their daughter-in-law was very ill with cancer.

All that caused Connie to experience a stress-induced attack on her brain resulting in frightening and painful symptoms.

As a remedy, they opted to take a 19,000-mile journey all throughout the United States. While the Millers were parked along the Colorado River in Arizona, Connie felt called to write a book about her experiences.

Titled “Putting Stress in the Rearview Mirror: A Journey to Let Go of Unreasonable Expectations,” the book described how RVing set the Millers on a path to restore their health, both mentally and physically.

While Connie was battling stress-induced health issues, David realized the stress from his job and his life were turning him into a grumpy old man. A heart attack leading to a pacemaker got his attention.

Although they were not financially prepared to retire many years earlier than they had planned, the Millers discovered Workamping was a lifesaver. Not only could they travel the country, Workamping enabled them to support their lifestyle without dipping into the retirement savings they had accumulated.

While traveling during 2020 to escape the stress, people kept telling the Millers about Workamper.com. Ironically, after posting their resume to the Workamper website, the Millers had several offers within a few hours.

Their marketable skills in construction and working with the public were highly-desired by many employers.

Their favorite job has been Workamping at The Lodge and Resort at Lake Mary Ronan in Proctor, Mont. They have worked for the resort several seasons and plan to return.

David handles maintenance problems while Connie manages reservations and welcomes people to the RV park and resort lodge, which also boasts of a fine-dining restaurant.

Connie’s uplifting book shares how their lives changed for the better by leaving a world of stress and anxiety behind, even if it meant making less money as a result.

The experience has made the Millers better parents to their two adult sons and three daughters as well as their 13 grandchildren. Less stress has also improved their marriage relationship.

People can pick up a copy of “Putting Stress in the Rearview Mirror” on Amazon and in other bookstores. The Millers developed their own website at www.adventureswiththemillers.com. Connie and David are also active on Facebook.

Their resume is available on Workamper.com, should any employers wish to hire them.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Much more than just a job-listing website, when you put the tools of this professional service into action, you’ll find out just how easy it can be to turn your Workamping dreams into reality.

A Workamper membership opens the door to a one-stop-shop for all-things Workamping. Being the original resource for Workamping, you’ll find the largest number of job listings, be able to connect with a community of Workampers, and view resources compiled by experts who have been enjoying the RV lifestyle for many years.

If you’re serious about leading a successful and enjoyable Workamping lifestyle, then membership is for you. Join today at www.workamper.com  Embark on new adventures today with the support of Workamper News behind you!

That’s all I have for this week’s show. I’ll have another interesting interview about being a Workamping entrepreneur on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening, and if you like this show, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.

Today I am speaking with the new owner of a family campground in south-central Maine who is looking for Workampers to spend a summer at what she bills as a very magical place.

Michelle Shores and her family bought Pleasant Hill Campground in Hermon, Maine, earlier this year. It is located just a few minutes away from Bangor, Maine.

She described Pleasant Hill as an iconic campground that has been serving families since the 1970s. In fact, because Michelle grew up in that area, she was very familiar with the park and its reputation for serving families.

Over the years, Pleasant Hill grew a little sleepy, she explained, so Michelle and her family are breathing new life into the property.

The campground does things for guests that I have never heard of other RV parks doing, such as giving kids free, unlimited freeze pops every day. Adults get free coffee every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8 to 10 a.m., and the staff gives awards to kids who learn to swim or learn to ride their bikes while at Pleasant Hill.

Michelle is looking for at least six volunteer Workampers in 2025 to put in about 20 to 25 hours a week in exchange for a free RV site. Some of the things Workampers are needed to do include:

For 2025, Michelle is really looking for someone to serve as the activities director to keep kids busy, as well as their parents. This Workamper or couple will plan games and other special events for families to enjoy.

The seasonal positions start in May and continue through October.

Like Michelle said, Pleasant Hill is not on a lake or near the ocean, so her staff is creating a destination campground that provides everything families need to enjoy a good time.

Workampers need to be positive and outgoing, really enjoy working around children. Having mechanical or trade skills, such as plumbing or electricity is a plus.

With all the extra time off, Workampers have plenty to do in beautiful Maine. Pleasant Hill is only an hour from Acadia National Park as well as Moosehead Lake and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

Portland is only about two hours away, and so is New Brunswick, Canada. French-speaking Quebec is about three hours away, and historic Boston can be reached in four hours.

The area around Pleasant Hill is home to some wonderful small coastal villages that offer great fishing and sightseeing. Because Michelle worked for the primary tourism association in Maine, she has inside knowledge regarding out-of-the-way places to visit most tourists don’t know about.

Michelle also wrote a fiction book based on a little-known piece of Maine history, and it has to do with the first documented ghost sighting in America. She’ll tell you all the details when you arrive.

For more information about the campground, people can visit pleasanthillcampground.com or email Michelle at [email protected].

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