Category: Workamping Dos and Donts

Introduction to Work Camping in Florida

June 20, 2024June 28, 2024 Jolene MacFadden

Are you ready to embark on an adventure, make a difference in your community, and explore the beautiful state of Florida all at once? If so, then volunteer work camping may be just the opportunity for you! In this blog post, we will share some valuable tips and tricks for first-time volunteer work campers in Florida. From finding the perfect placement to making the most of your experience, we’ve got you covered. So grab your sunscreen and bug spray, because it’s time to dive into the world of volunteer work camping in the Sunshine State!

Introduction to Work Camping in Florida

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Girl Power on the Road: RVing with Women Friends in Florida

June 6, 2024May 30, 2024 Jolene MacFadden

Girl Power on the Road: RVing with Women Friends in Florida

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Are you ready to hit the road and experience the ultimate RV adventure with your girl squad? Picture this: cruising along Florida’s scenic routes, making memories, and embracing the power of female friendship on wheels. In this blog post, we’re diving into the world of camping in Florida, sharing tips for a successful trip with women friends, and uncovering hidden gems in RV-friendly destinations. So buckle up and get ready for some serious Girl Power on the Road!

Planning the Ultimate RV Adventure

So, you’ve decided to embark on the ultimate RV adventure with your gal pals – how exciting! The first step in planning your trip is choosing the perfect route. Whether you’re craving beach vibes on the Gulf Coast or lush nature in Central Florida, there’s no shortage of scenic spots to explore.

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Make Sure You Have an Emergency Fund

March 26, 2023July 24, 2023 Jolene MacFadden

Having an emergency fund set up for yourself and your family is extremely important no matter where or how you are living. But, when you are traveling full-time on the road it is even more important. Having a stash of cash and a couple of paid off credit cards just in case something breaks should be your first priority BEFORE hitting the road. There is no magic sum of money that you really need to have on-hand but there are several suggestions from other full-timers out there that we have come across and thought you might appreciate to learn. It should be a starting point for you to come up with a figure for you and the adventure you are seeking to explore. This goes for those living in the cars, trucks, campers, trailers, vans and luxury recreational vehicles. And it does matter if you are traveling cross country or just a few states over.

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Workamping With Kids – Possible or Problematic

August 17, 2022July 24, 2023 Jolene MacFadden

Here is a current topic that we haven’t addressed here before. Workamping with your kids, do you think that is possible in Florida or more problematic. I mean I did workamp with my youngest for a number of years but she was 16 or 17 when we started traveling. There are more and more couples selling all their belongs, purchasing or building their own self-contained RV and hitting the road. It is a great chance for your children to see places they can only read about in text books. They can meet different people from different cultures and participate more hands-on in their learning experiences from history to all the natural sciences and most everything else between.

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Workamping Means More Than Cleaning Bathrooms

June 22, 2022July 24, 2023 Jolene MacFadden

Workamping can mean a whole lot more than just cleaning bathrooms and campgrounds. It can also mean that you are working, running a business, etc. while you are camping. We all know that Work Camping generally means that you get a free use of a campsite with utilities in exchange for a set amount of hours worked for that particular organization. That can mean public land areas, a farm, a vineyard or just be a care-taker and guard on someone’s private property. After your site obligations are done you are free to visit local attractions, enjoy the local flora and fauna, and you can have another job that you do online.

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Revisit Our Florida Workamping Book

April 19, 2021 Jolene MacFadden

We want to revisit our Florida Workamping book this post. The “Insiders Guide to Campground Hosting in Florida Parks“, is still a valid resource for anyone who wants to volunteer in our beautiful Florida public land areas. My mom and I really enjoyed our times at every one of our assignments. They all had their good and bad parts but all in all we enjoyed ourselves, got some stuff done for the rangers, and even learned a thing or two while we were there. We are not big hikers, kayakers or even environmentalist but we do enjoy the history and the quiet at most of the places were worked. We cannot stress how important it is to each of these public land areas that they have dependable, reliable, and hard-working volunteers. You DO NOT have to be handy with tools or equipment but a willingness to learn goes a long way with most of them.