Everyone Ready is an online, self-paced training tool with over 40 seminars and guides to help all staff work successfully with volunteers.
Overview As this project’s steering committee laid the groundwork for this assessment tool, they kept returning to a series of foundational principles that would create a framework for understanding the rubric’s content. The Four Truths, non-negotiables, and derailers all play a role in grounding the intentions of the assessment tool. The Four Truths establish a
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.
A more holistic examination of our shared history can help us better integrate knowledge into a new way of being and interacting together. Use these resources to learn more.
America’s archeological resources embody a rich heritage of human experiences and cultural identities. They tell us about people from the past and establish important connections to the present. Interpreters help archeologists fulfill the NPS mission by facilitating personal connections with archeological resources and encouraging stewardship. This learning series is to help interpreters become more familiar
Volunteering is an American tradition that has made an immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country.
What interests you? What do you love learning about? Building Audience Centered Experiences (ACE) is all about how curious we are
Learn about the de-escalation model, S.L.O.W., and the ways you can implement the model in your interactions with park visitors.
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!
In this learning activity, you will use the seven aspects of integrity to recognize how integrity can be affected by work performed at historic properties.
This resource and all of its content is the product of a service-wide initiative to collaboratively update the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) training materials.
This Learning Activity provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on volunteer activities 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 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.
Learn about appropriate onboarding, orientation, and training for National Park Service (NPS) Volunteers.
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 will provide very specific and helpful information to support the policy on recognition and awards 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 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 provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on uniforms for the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program.
Find a series of quick reference guides to help you build new digital experiences for your visitors. The guides are easily downloadable as PDFs, or browsable right here on the CLP.
Learn many ways to incorporate messaging about the VIP 50th anniversary into your volunteer-based events you're planning! It's a great time to focus on storytelling and recognize your volunteers.
In this resource, learn how to send invites to volunteers and partners so they can join the CLP.