Workampers are adventuresome individuals, couples and families who have chosen a wonderful lifestyle that combines ANY kind of part-time or full-time work with RV camping. If you work as an employee, operate a business, or donate your time as a volunteer, AND you sleep in an RV, you are a Workamper! The Workamper Show is a podcast about workamping and the people who enjoy the lifestyle, either full-time or seasonally. It will feature interviews with current and former Workampers, as well as people who hire them to perform a wide variety of jobs. We'll even feature interviews with experienced RVers. The goal of The Workamper Show is to show people that they don't need to be retired to enjoy the RV lifestyle. We'll offer tips on getting started quickly, and making the most of the journey. Opportunities abound all over North America to work full- or part-time jobs. Some people work sales, management or customer service positions at campgrounds, tourist sites, amusement parks, wineries, farms and other public and private companies. Many Workampers accept new jobs every three to six months, which is plenty of time to immerse themselves in the culture of the area they're visiting. It's an excellent opportunity to experience a part of the country that many tourists only zip through on the way to their next destination. Perhaps they'll spend the summer in New England, enjoy the winter in Arizona, and head to the mountains the next year before venturing to Florida. Buckle up, you're about to launch a memorable adventure you've been dreaming about for years. The good news is that The Workamper Show will help you achieve your goal faster and more affordably than you imagined.
Heber Springs, Arkansas
RV Overnights is a way to make money by connecting travelers with local businesses while creating richer, more meaningful RVing experiences.
The business combines a craft brewery, tavern and a small 24-site RV resort with cabins all on one scenic property just two miles from the ocean.
Kelley has crafted a purposeful and sustainable lifestyle by combining remote work, side gigs, and a wide variety of Workamping jobs.
Their personal RVing experience, especially with boondocking and long-distance travel for ultra-marathons, gives them unique insight into how different rigs function in real-life situations.
Tim is a great example of how modern technology and a purpose-driven mindset can open up incredible lifestyle opportunities for people who want to work while traveling.
There are no ongoing franchise fees or royalty percentages that are paid to the company. BikeRX is just a turnkey setup and a supportive framework to get rolling fast.
Chris explained East Lake Resort may be small in size, but it offers a wide range of seasonal Workamping opportunities in a beautiful and remote location.
As the fifth-largest bed and breakfast in Montana, Bad Rock offers more than cozy accommodations; it delivers unforgettable Glacier experiences and a warm, family-style atmosphere where guests and staff feel right at home.
It's a turnkey way to build your own mobile business. With no storefront and no overhead, EPDM Coatings takes care of the product fulfillment.
What started as Jill's plea for a one-year RV trial turned into a five-year adventure that reshaped both their personal and professional lives.
First, we'll be speaking with Lynne Swanson, the director of Safe Harbor Farm. It is a beautiful 61-acre nature sanctuary in North Carolina. Then we will speak with Jeff Parsons, the director of Bay Shore Family Camp and Ministry, which has been a cornerstone of faith-based retreats and family camps in Michigan for over a century.
That old camper sitting in someone's field could be your next adventure waiting to happen. All it takes is a little creativity, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to pick up that first tool.
This is your chance to experience the midnight sun, breathtaking mountain views, and the adventure of a lifetime – all while earning money and making new friends.
Workamping at On Golden Rescue isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals who might otherwise have nowhere else to go.
The Youngers need a Workamping couple to keep the landscaping looking nice, and to prepare the reception hall and wedding barn before events.
A MyRVGuy franchise is designed for RVers who are mechanically inclined, self-motivated and passionate about helping fellow travelers maintain and repair their rigs.
Pepwear's traveling pop-up stores provide customized event merchandise at high school championships, music competitions, and other special events across the country.
Randy is looking for a couple who loves working with people and possesses a friendly, can-do attitude as well as a desire to work in a luxury environment.
The culture at Laurel Lock Campground creates a rather unique Workamping opportunity because much of the work is devoted to assisting seasonal residents.
The private mom-and-pop campground features about 100 campsites and four cabins situated on 30 acres of property. A family-oriented facility, it attracts a good mix of seasonal campers and overnight visitors.
Charlie has worked as a camp host, shuttled customers on canoeing excursions, mowed grass, and worked in camp stores or at the front desk. He recently worked for a campground in Minnesota called Fiddlesticks. That was where he found a job he just loved – operating a train which took kids around the park. He became known as “Choo-Choo Charlie.”
For a fun experiment, Greg interviews ChatGPT about what the RVing and Workamping lifestyle is like. The results were humorous and interesting.
Garr teaches business owners how to find RVs to rent, where to store them, how to rent them and to do so while making a good income.
He likes to hire Workamping couples so one person can help with the hunt and skinning animals, and the other tends to the lodge. Ideally, one or both of the Workampers should enjoy hunting and being around hunters.
By scraping plates before washing, and using probiotic tank treatments, RVers can control odors. But, they also need to flush tanks regularly, which can be a great business opportunity as well..
What makes White River Campground such a unique Workamping experience is that the Cordrays do not require a set number of hours per week in exchange for a free RV site. The couple offers a flexible compensation plan that can be structured to meet the needs of individual Workampers.
Ari said he and Jessi realized years ago that if they were going to work from a table or desk at home, they could easily do it from a different location. That gives them something new and exciting to do after work and on weekends.
Todd found an opportunity to put his skills as a musician to work entertaining residents at 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area. Terri, on the other hand, also writes for the Do-It-Yourself RV website and is a seasonal worker at one of the RV resorts.
Typically, Workampers help inside the office by greeting guests and taking reservations. They also guide guests to their sites, maintain the pool and ensure restrooms are super clean.
Jessica did a great job in researching so many details about each state, but also in capturing the state's flavor of each of her meticulous drawings.
Much of the work involves contact with the public, but it also involves habitat restoration and trail maintenance duties as well.
They have enjoyed some interesting experiences and discovered a way to earn a few extra dollars by finding jobs in the local community in addition to their Workamping jobs.
Jody and Luke offer tips for finding the ideal Workamping job. They have identified 11 steps people can take to follow a path from looking for work to actually landing a job.
The West Virginia family campground is seeking a manager and six to eight other Workampers next year who are independent-minded and don't need constant supervision. Kevin really likes people who take initiative to do what needs to be done.
Ann is looking for several volunteers to serve a minimum of three months preserving the habitats of endangered wildlife and protecting some endangered plants.
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.
Whether people want to try RVing before jumping into the lifestyle, or wish to recoup some of their costs by renting out their unit, RV Share can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle is looking for at least six volunteer Workampers in 2025 to put in about 20 to 25 hours a week at the destination campground in exchange for a free RV site.
A few years ago, Gabriel started cleaning RV holding tanks for a company and later ventured out on his own as the owner of Tank Rangers. Today, he teaches others how to be in business for themselves to provide the same type of service.
So far this year, more than 1,000 volunteers have donated 2,300 hours of their time to assist with 45 events. More events are planned for the rest of the year.
The campground is looking for Workampers, especially a couple, to work immediately through October. Typically, Silverline Resort hires six Workampers a year, and they are cross-trained to do multiple jobs.
A lot of RVers don't usually take time to plan for a contingency that may cut their trip short or end it entirely. Global Rescue can assist them wherever they may travel.
Although Jody covers a lot of questions in this session, some of them include turning a hobby into a Workamping job, finding remote work, questions to ask employers, determining true compensation of a Workamping job, the type of RVs allowed in campgrounds, and what to include in a resume.
Eric has been on top of all the developments taking place in the RV industry when it comes to internet speeds and equipment to connect all the devices people bring with them when they travel.
As Workampers, Cory and JW have a different job every season. They have tended bar, served as campground hosts, sold Christmas trees in Florida, harvested sugar beets, served at the U.S. Open in Phoenix and even worked at the Houston Rodeo.