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SUMMARY:Parks & Recreation COP
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270751417303?p=bEeKC0sQzYq38JpL9L
DESCRIPTION:Parks & Recreation COP\n\n05/20/26 12:00 PM CST\n - 05/20/26 01:00 PM CST\Description:\nJoin fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you’ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway—everyone is welcome.\n\nFacilitators:\nJenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District\nCallie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines\nYvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks\n \n2026 Meeting Dates:\nJanuary 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18\n \nTime:\n1:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST\nMeetings are held virtually.\n\nClick here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting.\n\nCommunities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial.  You can learn more about membership here.\Details:\nMay 2026 Meeting\n\nCreative Ways to Involve Kids/Families\nPresenter: Jenny Gaver, CVA and Round Table\nExplore fun and meaningful strategies to engage youth and families in volunteerism, building lifelong service mindsets and community connections. We will also leave time for participants to share successes and troubleshoot challenges together. \Location:\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270751417303?p=bEeKC0sQzYq38JpL9L\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Parks & Recreation COP<br /><br />05/20/26 12:00 PM CST - 05/20/26 01:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br />Join fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you&rsquo;ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway&mdash;everyone is welcome.<br />
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<strong>Facilitators:</strong><br />
Jenny Garver, CVA &ndash; Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District<br />
Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA &ndash; Parks &amp; Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines<br />
Yvonne Dunphe, CVA &ndash; Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks<br />
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<strong>2026 Meeting Dates:</strong><br />
January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18<br />
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<strong>Time:</strong><br />
1:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM PST<br />
Meetings are held virtually.<br />
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<strong><a href="https://mms.volunteeralive.org/projects/moreinfo.php?org_id=ALIV&amp;pid=6018029">Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting.</a></strong><br />
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<strong>Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.volunteeralive.org/membership.php" target="_blank"><strong>You can learn more about membership here.</strong></a><br />Details:<br /><strong><u>May 2026 Meeting</u><br />
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<em>Creative Ways to Involve Kids/Families</em></strong><br />
Presenter: Jenny Gaver, CVA and Round Table<br />
Explore fun and meaningful strategies to engage youth and families in volunteerism, building lifelong service mindsets and community connections. We will also leave time for participants to share successes and troubleshoot challenges together.&nbsp;<br />Location:<br />https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270751417303?p=bEeKC0sQzYq38JpL9L<br /><br />,  
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