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10 Tips for Workamping the Sugar Beet Harvest
Learn from our “Unbeetable Experience!” The Sugar Beet Harvest is one of those Workamping gigs that everyone has heard about. It is detailed in many […]
Workamping: It’s Not Always About the Money
For many RVers, earning or saving money through Workamping is an important goal. But those who’ve lived the lifestyle know that some of the biggest […]
Top 5 Reasons to Be a Workamper
Workamping is doing any kind of part-time or full-time work while living in your RV. It’s that simple – and it covers a huge variety […]
RV Chaplains: How Workampers Are Bringing Faith to the Open Road
By Workamper Chaplain Robert N. Ruesch In the early days of American history, pastors rode on horseback from one church to another. These “circuit rider […]
Doing the Math on a Workamping Job: Understanding Pay, Perks, and Value
When evaluating a compensation package for a Workamping job, it can be tricky to determine the overall value of what you’re getting for your time […]
Workampers Save the Day at NTCC During Historic Texas Winter Storm
When disaster strikes, community spirit shines brightest. That was certainly true at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC), where a team of Workamper volunteers stepped up […]
Workamping in 2021: Full Speed Ahead
After a year of uncertainty, 2021 marked a turning point for the RV and Workamping world. While many industries struggled to regain footing after the […]
Who’s the boss? How to investigate your supervisor before accepting your next Workamper job
What do most people mention as the number one reason why they are unhappy in their job or leave their position? Their boss. Yet how many of us consider this when looking for a job? How can you find out about your supervisor before accepting a position?
Workamping With an Ocean View: Life and Jobs at Seal Rocks RV Cove, Oregon
When it comes up in conversation that you’re heading to the coast of Oregon, you’ll be met with a slew of adjectives. “It’s the best/prettiest/nicest […]
How to Make the Most of the Workamper Resume Builder
Updated October 2025 Your Workamper Resume is one of the best tools available to help you find your next great Workamping position. Knowing what employers […]
Workamper News’ 200th Issue Features Solos & USACE Projects
The November/December 2020 issue of Workamper News Magazine marked an exciting milestone – our 200th issue! This special edition shines a spotlight on two key […]
Workamping with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
For over 20 years, Workamper News has been the trusted resource of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects to advertise for and recruit […]
How to Follow Up on a Workamping Job: Being Persistent Without Being a Pest
You’ve found a few Workamping jobs that interest you and sent in your application or Workamper Resume. Now what? Should you wait for a call, […]
The Dreamcycle of a Workamper: From Dreaming to Doing and Beyond
Workamping is an exciting lifestyle that appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re just starting to dream about life on the road […]
25 Years of RVing: Don & Pat Hawes Share Their Workamping Journey
This story is based on an episode of The Workamper Show podcast – new episodes release weekly! Listen on our website or wherever you stream […]
Our Sensational South Dakota Experience: Workamping at Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
This story originally appeared in the July/August 2016 issue of Workamper News magazine, which featured Workamping in South Dakota. Each year, thousands of Workampers spend […]
Workamping in Your 70s: Barbara Alpher’s Inspiring Solo RV Journey
This story is adapted from an episode of The Workamper Show podcast. Listen to the full interview on our website or through your favorite podcast […]
Workamping at Northeast Texas Community College
A great opportunity awaits you! Here at Workamper News, we get a lot of questions from a lot of Workampers. We decided to ask our […]
Workamping Your Way Across America
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of Workamper News magazine. The Henleys share their story of turning a love of travel into […]
Workamping For Amusement Parks
This story first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of Workamper News magazine, part of our “Workamping in America’s Amusement Parks” feature series. Among the […]
Solo Women Living the Workamping Lifestyle: Stories from the Road
This article is from the March/April 2018 issue of Workamper News magazine which was dedicated to Solo Workampers! Members have access to this issue in […]
Workamping in Alaska: Adventure, Jobs, and the Ultimate Road Trip North
For many RVers, Alaska isn’t just another stop – it’s the dream destination. The call of the wild, endless summer daylight, towering peaks, and abundant […]
The Workamper Show Podcast: Inspiring RVers to Live, Work, and Travel
The Workamper Show podcast brings the stories of RVers, Employers, and lifestyle experts directly to your ears each week. Hosted by Greg Gerber, longtime RV […]
FAQs of Workamping: What It Is, Who Does It, and How It Works
Workamping can mean many things depending on who you ask, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a lifestyle built around freedom, adventure, and meaningful work. […]
How to Downsize for RV Life: 5 Steps to Lighten Your Load and Gain Freedom
One of the biggest hurdles to hitting the road full-time isn’t learning how to tow, drive, or back into a campsite – it’s figuring out […]
First-Time Workampers Review Their Experience: Volunteering at the Finland Minnesota Historical Society
Workamping for the first time is full of learning curves, memorable encounters, and new adventures. In this story from the September/October 2019 issue of Workamper […]
Helping People See America…One Job at a Time
Workamping isn’t just about earning a paycheck – it’s about creating a lifestyle of freedom, adventure, and purpose. Every day, Workampers across the country are […]
A Workamping Experience to Remember: Helping at a South Dakota Bed & Breakfast
Workamping isn’t always about cleaning campsites or managing RV parks. For some, it’s about finding extraordinary places and people while still enjoying the RV lifestyle. […]
The SPASM Tour: Volunteering Through Washington on the Road to Alaska
Workamping can take you to incredible places, but not every journey has to follow the same north-south routine. After nearly a decade of full-time RVing, […]