There is an endless array of working on the road opportunities. Some take place at the jobsite, while others are easily managed from the confines of your RV as your travel. Even though you may have a particular skill set that you prefer to trade for payment, consider the benefits of workcamping as a side gig! The more traditional workcamping jobs might be a great way to supplement your income when your favorite work is lean, or when you have extra hours available.
What is Work Camping or “Workamping”?
The term “workamping” can refer to “any work performed while living in your RV,” but traditionally, workamping has been most commonly used in reference to the outdoor hospitality industry. Campgrounds, resorts, wineries, and ranches often hire workcampers. State, national and regional parks and forests also utilize workcampers and hosts throughout their park systems. And, there are many temporary and seasonal jobs that call for work campers such as Christmas tree sales, or candy sales in mall kiosks during the holidays.
Workcamping jobs range in pay scale and benefits, but most typically a free RV site is exchanged for a limited number of hours worked. Of course, individual offers vary greatly based upon the number of hours required, location, the time year, and responsibilities.
Information and job opportunities are easily found across the web but we recommend you check out RVer Job Exchange.
As a contract worker or freelancer, you may find yourself between jobs or perhaps you’re still trying to build your client base. Offsetting expenses and supplementing your income by workamping is a great way to help manage your RV expenses. Workcampers are always in demand.
It’s important to breakdown the benefits of each workamping job to determine how well it fits your needs and your lifestyle. Many workamping and/or hosting jobs only call for about 20 hours a week so consider locations that may allow you or your partner to pursue other jobs and interests at the same time.