The purpose of Director's Order #7 is to provide direction for implementing the NPS VIP program locally, regionally and nationally and with partners.
Getting to White Grass If you enter “White Grass Ranch” into Google Maps, the directions will identify the correct location. When you reach the Moose, you may lose cell phone reception and access to Google Maps navigation. Follow steps four through six below to navigate the gate, parking, etc. upon arriving at the ranch. Directions
During Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Cultural Resources, students learn how to maintain historic resources in a way that both addresses pest issues as well as follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Using resources in Death Valley National Park as case studies, participants will practice the inspection and
Students in Asset Management for Historic Structures will learn to apply best practices of both facility management and cultural resources to historic landscapes and structures. Through a digital learning laboratory and practical application, students will develop a shared understanding of how these two approaches work together to effectively manage historic resources. Learners will be in
Purified, or degummed, linseed oil is enjoying a renaissance as a finish for wood preservation, but its application and suitability for preservation projects require understanding its behavior and application for it to be effective. Students attending Traditional Finishes: Purified Linseed Oil will learn the basic properties and application procedures of degummed linseed oil products and
Basic Preservation Engineering introduces students to beginning preservation engineering concepts as they relate to vernacular wood structures. Using the historic Bacon Barn and Bear Valley School in Pinnacles National Park as case studies and field sites, students will analyze real structural problems and design appropriate stabilization measures with the help of a preservation engineer, expert
In this course participants learn how to effectively plan and implement all phases of an oral history project. Using case studies and classroom presentations, participants will gain the tools they need to gather reliable historic information using the spoken word. During the first two days of the workshop, students focus on best practices for how
This Learning Activity will provide very specific and helpful information to support the policy on terminating volunteer service for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity will provide very specific and helpful information to support the policy on recognition and awards for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
Learn about appropriate onboarding, orientation, and training for National Park Service (NPS) Volunteers.
This learning activity provides guidance on conducting a needs assessment and recruiting for National Park Service (NPS) volunteer (VIP) positions.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on supervisory training for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This page is designed to empower you with resources curated by a diverse group of Employee Learning & Development staff members from across the service to support you in being either a mentor, mentee, or both!
As dedicated employees who love their work but struggle with good work-life balance, NPS employees might be prime candidates for work-related burnout.
Volunteering is an American tradition that has made an immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on uniforms for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides information to support the policy on reports and records for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on volunteer qualifications for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides information to support the policy on volunteer housing for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on funding and reimbursement for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on Benefits and Protection, Risk Management, and EEO support for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on volunteer activities for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
The "How to Succeed with Volunteers-In-Parks” training series is a 14 module series which you can facilitate in your park. Review and download these materials to find out how. Even if you can't facilitate the training series, you might find these supporting documents of use.
Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers: 55-Minute Training Series can be used to train both leaders of volunteers and all staff who interface with volunteers.
The National Park Service has provided several training module series to help NPS staff work effectively with volunteers.