This 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.
Details:
This COP is facilitated by Jenny Garver, Macon County Conservation District-Volunteer Coordinator, Callie Le’au Courtright, Des Moines Parks and Recreation – Supervisor of Volunteer Engagement, and Yvonne Dunphe, Five Rivers Metroparks, Volunteer Coordinator.
Dates/Times:
Meetings are held online at 1 pm (EST), 12 pm (CST), 11 am (MST), and 10 am (PST);
2026 Dates: January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
