2019 CVA Site Application

2019 CVA Site Application
Overview of the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program
The Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) program is a 50-week professional internship experience managed in partnership between the National Park Service, the Stewards Individual Placement Program of Conservation Legacy, and Northwest Youth Corps. The program is designed to provide capacity building services to parks. CVA members support volunteer programs through expanding volunteerism, service-learning, community engagement efforts, and increasing the sustainability of established programs.
This internship supports the Volunteers-In-Parks program, which is an administrative vehicle through which the NPS can accept and utilize voluntary help and services from the public. Furthermore, the program is designed to serve the Department of the Interior's priorities to “be a better neighbor with those closest to our resources by improving dialogue and relationships with persons and entities bordering our lands” and “supporting DOI Infrastructure needs.”
The CVA program is also designed to inspire young adults and veterans (18-30 years old) who are service-focused, from diverse backgrounds, and aspire to future careers in conservation stewardship. The program will expose interns to the many different career paths that NPS has to offer.
NPS will provide the necessary training, guidance, career development, and education so that program participants can be effective and supported in their role.This includes providing the intern with coaching/mentoring (supervision), site orientation, job training, continuous learning/career development opportunities; as well as, assistance with housing (if applicable), local transportation, and required reporting.
For FY 2019, interns will start in late January 2019.

Timeline and Application Process
In order to be considered to support a Community Volunteer Ambassador, you must submit all application documents.
There are 4 main documents that you will need to submit during the selection process:
1. 2019 CVA Site Application
2. Position Description Form
3. Orientation Plan
4. Work & Training Plan
Important dates:
August 24, 2018- Deadline for submitting CVA Host Site Application to designated coordinator.
September 10, 2018- Latest date by which sites approved to host a CVA will be notified.
October 5, 2018 - Deadline for submitting the position description form to Stewards Program Director, Adrian Uzunian (adrian@conservationlegacy.org). CVA recruitment will be open October through January.
December 10, 2018- Deadline for approved CVA hosting sites to interview and select their CVA intern. Afterwhich, sites should notify Stewards and Northwest Youth Corps of their decision.
December 10 2018 -January 27, 2019- Time frame to complete and submit a detailed work plan and orientation plan to Stewards Program Director, Adrian Uzunian (adrian@conservationlegacy.org)
January 28th, 2019- CVA member's internship start date (nationwide). Please answer all questions completely.

Should you have questions please reach out to your designated coordinator, or
Contact Information for Application Submissions
If you are submitting this application on behalf of a park unit, your submission will be sent to the designated coordinator for your region.
- Southeast Region:
- Pacific West Region:
- Northeast Region:
- National Capital Region:
- Midwest Region:
- Intermountain Region:
- Alaska Region:
If you are submitting an application on behalf of a program office, your application will be sent to WASO-VIP for review.
WASO (for program offices only):

About the Application form
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Submissions
Upon clicking the submission button, your application will be directly and automatically sent to your designated coordinator via email. The email contents will contain your application responses and a more reader-friendly version will be in the pdf attachment.
Back up copies of your application
Northwest Youth Corps will have a back-up copy of all submitted complete and incomplete applications.

This Application is hosted by Jotform
This application serves as a project proposal for all NPS sites, regardless of competitive and non- competitive submissions.

2019 CVA Site Application
We look forward to serving with you next year!!
Application Type
Please select the statement that best describes your site and application type.*
We are a new site and will not be providing funds for our own CVA; CompetitiveWe are a new site and will be providing funds for our own CVA; Non-CompetitiveWe are a returning site and will not be providing funds for our own CVA; CompetitiveWe are a returning site and will be providing funds for our own CVA; Non-Competitive
Site Supervisor Contact Information
Name of Primary Supervisor
First NameLast Name
Title of Primary Site Supervisor*
Phone Number
Area CodePhone Number
Email of Primary Supervisor*
example@example.com
At anytime during the CVA's service term will the primary site supervisor go on furlough? If yes, please tell us the anticipated duration and/or time frame. If no, type "not applicable".
Name of Secondary Site Supervisor
First NameLast Name
Secondary Site Supervisor Phone Number
Area CodePhone Number
Email of Secondary Site Supervisor
example@example.com

Housing Accommodations
Providing housing is not a requirement for hosting a CVA but access to affordable housing is important to a successful internship.
Is there available housing on site?
If yes, please describe...
- the type of housing (shared, dormitory style, etc.; air-conditioning, cable, TV, internet, etc.).
- Please describe distance needed to travel between park housing and primary work site.
If no, please describe strategies for ensuring the intern has access to affordable housing.
Housing Accommodation Details*
Are there cultural, recreational, educational experiences and/or options for physical training that your site can make available to the intern during the course of the internship? If so, please specify. *
**Consider nearby conservation corps or other national service corps that can become peer groups for the CVA intern.

Supervisor (Mentor) Support
In order to facilitate a great internship the supervisor (mentor) must support the CVA intern throughout their year of service. Please provide some information on how the CVA will have access and support from their site supervisor below.
Please describe what type of access the CVA member will have to their site supervisor (mentor) and what capacity the site supervisor (mentor) has to support a CVA member. *
Will the CVA member work in the same office?*
YesNo
Will the CVA member and site supervisor (mentor) work together on a daily basis or occasionally throughout the week/month/year?*
Work together on a daily basisWork together occasionally throughout the weekWork together occasionally throughout the monthWork together occasionally throughout the year
What professional development opportunities will the site supervisor (mentor) seek to provide the CVA member during their service year?*

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES, STRATEGY AND APPROACH
The CVA's purpose is to help the park site build capacity through recruiting and coordinating local volunteers as a means to expand the park site's capabilities. With this purpose in mind, you will be asked to explain how you envision utilizing the CVA member and the desired impact their involvement will have on meeting your park's needs.
CVAs figure out how to strategically coordinate volunteers to fulfill park needs. What needs will be addressed by the intern through leveraging volunteers?*
How will this CVA help the park engage new and diverse audiences, demographics, groups, and affiliations, i.e under-served youth and minorities?*
Please explain the ways the CVA member will be able to assist the parks in connecting to new partners, communities, and networks.*

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES, STRATEGY AND APPROACH, continued
Choose at least two of the following 6 focus areas. Give a general explanation of how the CVA will address this area. In your explanation(s), include information that answers each of the questions below:
- What positive changes does your site want to see in the focus area?
- How will the CVA's activities, duties, or responsibilities be used to accomplish those changes?
- How will you measure, or determine, that the CVA's involvement contributed to any resulting success in the focus area?
- Lastly, provide any remaining information as it relates to the focus area's specific question.

Focus 1: Increased Veterans & Active Military Engagement
Focus Area 1: Increased Veterans & Active Military Engagement
How will the CVA support volunteer service opportunities that positively impact the quality of life of veterans, active duty personnel, and/or military families?
Veterans and Active Military Engagement
*** A veteran is a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable. An active duty military service member is someone engaged in full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. Military family members are defined as immediate family members related by blood, marriage, or adoption to a current member of the U.S. armed forces, including one who is deceased.
[See 6/20/18 memo re: The Call of Duty to Serve at NPS Centennial Veteran Survey Report and Road Map]

Focus 2: Infrastructure through Deferred Maintenance
Focus Area 2: Infrastructure through Deferred Maintenance
How will the CVA member mobilize volunteers and/or support volunteer projects that reduce the backlog of deferred maintenance?
Infrastructure through Deferred Maintenance
** Deferred maintenance is the upkeep or repair of assets that was not performed when it should have been and was delayed for a future period.
More information about deferred maintenance, click this link to the DOI articles here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/maintenance-backlog.htm

Focus 3: Natural or Cultural Resources Management & Protection
Focus Area 3 - Natural & Cultural Resources Management and Protection
How will the CVA create or support volunteer service opportunities related to the collection or facilitation of data, research or conservation efforts?
Natural Cultural Resources Management and Protection
** I.e. archaeology, reptile study, astronomy, biological monitoring, preservative clean ups, field work, tracking and monitoring, or preservation activities. This is not inclusive of interpretation and education efforts.

Focus 4: Interpretation & Education- Programs, Projects, or Events
Focus Area 4: Interpretation and Education- Programs, Projects, or Events
How will the CVA create and/or support volunteer service opportunities that strengthen interpretive and educational programs, projects, or events?
Interpretation and Education

Focus 5: Facilitation of Stewardship Events for Volunteers
Focus Area 5: Facilitation of Stewardship Events for Volunteers
How will the CVA expand and strengthen community engagement activities and outreach, as well as, support events such as:
- National Trails Day
- Founders Day
- National Public Lands Day
- Martin L. King, Jr Day of Service
- Earth Day
- National Park Week
- Veteran's Day
- Cesar Chavez Day
Stewardship Events and Service Days
**This also includes other (local) events that would provide an added benefit to the public with hands-on learning opportunities for volunteers.

Focus 6: Increased Opportunities for Skills-Based Volunteering
Focus 6: Increased Opportunities for Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV)
How will the CVA assist in creating more opportunities for volunteers that have specialized and professional skills that support mission operations?
For more information about Skills-Based Volunteering, see this site: https://www.nationalservice.gov/resources/member-and-volunteer-development/sbv
Increased Skills-based Volunteering Opportunities
**Examples include corporate partners, scuba divers, wildland fires, medical/first responders, and those trained in disaster recovery and emergency preparedness.

Sustainability
There is no guarantee of a CVA member every year. What steps will you take to make the CVA projects sustainable?*
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Describe how the local community is already involved in volunteerism at your site?*
How many volunteers support your park annually? Please describe your volunteer engagement efforts.*
Describe the current capacity of your park to manage additional volunteers.*

Security and Safety Considerations
Will the intern be required to have a valid state driver’s license in order to operate government vehicles to conduct assigned duties?*
*If the CVA is required to drive a park vehicle for their position, a driving records search will be performed and the CVA’s ability to drive a park vehicle will be contingent upon the results. Examples that will preclude a CVA from driving a park vehicle include DUIs, multiple moving vehicle violations, suspended or revoked license, or three or more accidents (regardless of fault) in the last 3 years. The program’s liability insurance coverage for driving a NPS vehicle is limited to CVAs that are 21 years or older or have held a license for 3 years and have a good driving record. If the NPS unit cannot provide alternate liability insurance coverage for these persons, the CVA will not be permitted to drive an NPS vehicle their workday.
The intern will be subjected to a federal background check. Will your site be able to conduct the check locally?*
What other considerations and/or actions does the site take to ensure a safe and productive environment? *
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2019 Community Volunteer Ambassador Program

Selected Applicants will be notified by Monday, September 10th, 2018.
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2019 CVA Site Application

Overview of the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program

Timeline and Application Process

Contact Information for Application Submissions

About the Application form

2019 CVA Site Application

Application Type

Site Supervisor Contact Information

Site Information

Housing Accommodations

Supervisor (Mentor) Support

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES, STRATEGY AND APPROACH

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES, STRATEGY AND APPROACH, continued

Focus Area 1: Increased Veterans & Active Military Engagement

Focus Area 2: Infrastructure through Deferred Maintenance

Focus Area 3 - Natural & Cultural Resources Management and Protection

Focus Area 4: Interpretation and Education- Programs, Projects, or Events

Focus Area 5: Facilitation of Stewardship Events for Volunteers

Focus 6: Increased Opportunities for Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV)

Sustainability

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Security and Safety Considerations