Learn about the de-escalation model, S.L.O.W., and the ways you can implement the model in your interactions with park visitors.
News You Can Use Landscape Culture is a quarterly newsletter publication for landscape stewards prepared by the NPS Park Cultural Landscapes Program. Please find past issues of the newsletter below. SUMMER: Read the Summer 2019 edition (PDF) Replanting John Muir’s Victorian Garden 1 Selecting Nursery Stock Part 2: Plant Inspection Employee Spotlight: Lanette King Pests
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.
This learning activity provides guidance on conducting a needs assessment and recruiting for National Park Service (NPS) volunteer (VIP) positions.
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 provides very specific and helpful information to support the policy on supervisory training 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.
What interests you? What do you love learning about? Building Audience Centered Experiences (ACE) is all about how curious we are
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.
The Workplace Satisfaction Project shares a menu of diverse morale building resources that employees at any level can use to improve their workplace.
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.
The Cultural Resources Training Catalog for 2020, offering both in-person classroom and online courses for National Park Service employees
Looking to build your interpretive skills? There’s no need to pay for tuition or fees to get the latest and greatest interpretive learning. So much of it lives right here in the Common Learning Portal! From workbooks and activities you can explore, to books and blogs you should read, there’s so many resources to help
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.