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On today’s episode, I’m catching up with a veteran Workamper who has been RVing for the past eight years. She talks about her most recent job and travel experiences.
I last interviewed Sherrie Hicks in September 2023. Today, she describes her recent Workamping experience at Sleepy Valley Resort in Mission, Texas.
It is a lively, amenity-packed community that welcomes around 30 Workampers each winter.
From early morning cleaning shifts that leave the rest of the day free to soak up the sunshine, to opportunities for couples and solo travelers alike, Sherrie paints a vivid picture of why Sleepy Valley might be your next great seasonal gig.
She described the facility as a warm, welcoming and well-organized resort, which offers everything from a year-round pool and hot tub to a quilting room, social hall and pizza kitchen.
Sherrie is a shining example of the freedom and flexibility Workamping can offer, especially for people looking to live purposefully while embracing travel.
Her time at Sleepy Valley Resort in Mission, Texas, clearly left a lasting impression.
Workampers there can choose from a variety of roles, such as morning cleaning, maintenance, pizza making, front desk assistance and more.
Workamping there comes with a free full-hookup site and no utility expenses, though it’s a volunteer-only exchange with no hourly wage.
Still, the manageable schedule and the potential for local part-time work – like the veterinary clinic job Sherrie picked up – make it a solid option for many.
Solo travelers are welcome too, with a 24-hour weekly work requirement, while couples typically work 10 to 12 hours each.
Beyond the job, Sherrie raved about the perks. Those include tip-sharing in the pizza kitchen, social cookouts, and coupons for free tacos and pizza.
The management team is even open to scheduling extended time off so Workampers can visit family or plan adventures.
This summer, Sherrie and her partner are heading north to work at 1880s Town in Midland, S.D., where they’ll dress in period costumes and take part in reenactments, sell tickets and welcome tour groups.
Over the years, Sherrie has also worked at Adventureland in Iowa, the Grand Canyon Conservancy, and even spent time traveling Route 66.
Her glamping van – complete with a restroom, full kitchen and cozy sleeping area – has become her dream home on wheels. After trying everything from a school bus to a fifth wheel, Sherrie and her partner finally landed on something easy to set up, fuel-efficient, and perfectly suited for their nomadic lifestyle.
If she had to start over, Sherrie said she wouldn’t stay at one location for multiple seasons. Instead, she’d explore new places every year to take full advantage of the variety that Workamping has to offer.
For those interested in Sleepy Valley Resort, Sherrie encourages prospective Workampers to apply by sending questions or resumes to info @ sleepyvalleyresort.com. More information is available at www.sleepyvalleyresort.com.
With roles available year-round at both Sleepy Valley and its sister park, Pleasant Valley, there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved.
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That’s all for this week’s show. Next time, I will be speaking with an employer from Kentucky who is looking for Workampers in 2026 to work at their family-owned RV park. I’ll have details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!
