Retirement has turned out to be surprisingly more expensive than most people realize. Expenses keep rising while fixed incomes don’t keep up. That’s why more than 50% of people of retirement age in the U.S. are either still working full or part time in their primary career or have found another job after officially retiring.
One very popular way to earn extra money and cut expenses is going to work in our National Parks.
The U. S. National Park Service welcomes retirees with open arms. Every year it hires nature guides, historic reenactors, trail builders, people for information booths, computer specialists, beach patrollers, and more.
Jobs with free housing
Jobs are available for seniors at hundreds of locations across the U.S. Now there is a catch: these are volunteer jobs. You will not receive a paycheck for your work — instead, you will be able to o your housing costs.
The people who hold the volunteer jobs are called “worker-campers” because they can park their RVs at the National Park campground at no charge. That means much of their housing costs are free.
Worker-campers may be given a volunteer’s uniform to wear and be reimbursed for specific out of pocket expenses. They may also be required to have a medical exam and, in some cases, go through a security clearance before being hired.
Jobs with private companies
Private companies also hire thousands of people every year to work in lodges, hotels, entry booths, etc. For more about paid jobs go here.
Most of these jobs last for only a few months during the peak tourist season. A carefully arranged schedule, however, can mean working year ’round at the most beautiful locations across America–moving from Park to Park. For a list of all National Parks and locations, go here.
Go somewhere you have never been before
Be aware that you will have a lot of competition at some of the most popular Parks so be willing to work in a Park in the same general area of the country. And don’t be afraid to take a little risk and go somewhere you have never heard about before. After all, it is only for a few months’ time and it is going to be an interesting experience in a beautiful environment, no matter where you are.
To learn how to earn a paycheck while working in National Parks
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