Tips for Managing Youth Sports Volunteers
By Jason Schaitz, MBA, CPRE | Posted on January 28, 2022
For many park and recreation agencies, volunteers are going to be the face of your youth sports programs and leagues. Here are some tips to manage your volunteers and keep them coming back!
January Is National Mentoring Month
By Lauren Kiefert | Posted on January 26, 2022
January is National Mentoring Month and shines light on the importance of mentoring and social connection, especially during times of hardship and uncertainty. Here are some resources and ways you can celebrate.
Marketing and Promoting Your Recreation Programs
By Jason Schaitz, MBA, CPRE | Posted on January 24, 2022
Jason Schaitz, MBA, CPRE, shares some ways to help you market and promote your programs to your local community.
It’s Time to Talk About Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
By Liliana Ruiz Fischer | Posted on January 21, 2022
Introducing NRPA's Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Language Guide, a resource developed to help park and recreation professionals to address, communicate, and effectively serve all individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.
Celebrating Parks & Recreation’s 30 Under 30 — February Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones | Posted on January 20, 2022
On the February bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re having a conversation with two of this year's 30 Under 30, Rosie Santos and Hashim Taylor, as well as NRPA Volunteer and Awards Manager Michael Biedenstein.
Shaping the Future With Next Practices in Parks and Recreation — Episode 107
By Cort Jones | Posted on January 18, 2022
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're joined by Neelay Bhatt, vice president and principal of PROS Consulting, to discuss what the future of parks and recreation may look like in terms of programming, placemaking, financing and more.
