CAPRA Volunteers: Together We Grow Parks and Recreation — Episode 128

NRPA's Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA), is the only national accreditation of park and
recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency’s
overall quality of operation, management and service to the
community. Achieving CAPRA accreditation is the best way to
demonstrate that your agency and your staff provide your
community with the highest level of service.


But, there is one thing that this program cannot do without –
it’s dedicated volunteers. CAPRA volunteers have the opportunity
to review, visit and mentor agencies and solidify personal
recognition of the defined standards of excellence that
accredited park and recreation agencies are held accountable to.


CAPRA volunteers also become part of a broader network of
professionals who understand the benefits of accreditation for
park and recreation agencies and are trained to bring back these
standards to their own agencies.


As we look ahead to NRPA’s CAPRA volunteer acquisition campaign
coming up in March, I’m excited to welcome two individuals to the
show today to discuss their experience being a CAPRA volunteer.
Joining me is Rod Tarullo, the director of parks, recreation and
golf for City of Golden, Colorado, and Christi Giles-Reed, the
community program coordinator for City of Dallas, Texas.


Tune in to the full episode below to learn why adding “CAPRA
volunteer” to your resume may be your next move, as well as how
serving as a volunteer can strengthen your skills and experience
as a park and recreation professional. You’ll also learn:


How being CAPRA volunteers has impacted Rod and Christi
professionally and personally

How serving as a volunteer will benefit your own agency and
agencies across the county

Tips on how to become a CAPRA volunteer

The benefits of accreditation for park and recreation
agencies

Rod and Christi’s favorite stories from their time serving as
CAPRA volunteers, and much more!



Related Links:


Apply to Become a CAPRA Volunteer

Blog Post: Is Being a CAPRA Review Team Member Right for Me?

Blog Post: What Does It Mean To Be a CAPRA Volunteer?

Parks & Recreation magazine: CAPRA Volunteering:
Preparing the Next Generation of Accreditation Leaders

Learn more about CAPRA

CAPRA FAQs