The Parks & Recreation Lunch and Learn COP is designed to include a broad range of topics regarding urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, parks, and nature preserves. The objective of this COP is to connect volunteer engagement professionals within these organizations to share resources and best practices.
This informal venue encourages open discussions for anyone seeking or offering advice in tackling the unique challenges facing volunteer engagement professionals in the Parks & Rec field. Bring your lunch/brunch and beverage! If you're not sure if you fit with us, please join us!
This COP is facilitated by
Meagan Patterson, CVA, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Senior Manager, Operations & Volunteer Engagement
Yvonne Dunphe, Five Rivers Metroparks, Volunteer Coordinator
Jenny Garver, Macon County Conservation District, Volunteer Coordinator
Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, Parks and Recreation Supervisor
This COP will meet from noon-1pm Central. *note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link every meeting.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org
2025: January 15, March 26, May 21, July 16, September 17, and November 19
*Note: Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. You can learn more here.
