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703-246-8726 TTY 711
Laura.Vaughn@fairfaxcounty.gov
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
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Laura Vaughn
Volunteer Program Coordinator

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    • Cub Run
    • Franconia
    • George Washington
    • Mount Vernon
    • Oakmont
    • Providence
    • South Run
    • Spring Hill
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    • Golf Home
    • Operating Status
    • Burke Lake Golf Center
    • Greendale Golf Course
    • Jefferson Golf Course
    • Laurel Hill Golf Club
    • Oakmont Golf Center
    • Pinecrest Golf Course
    • Twin Lakes Golf Course
  • Events Calendar
  • Park Reservations
    • Picnic Areas (Picnic shelters, canopy’s, gazebos)
    • Camping Reservations
    • Golf Tee Times
    • Water Mine
    • Our Special Harbor
  • Programs and Activities
    • PARKTAKES ONLINE
    • Summer Entertainment Series
    • Classes
    • Camps
    • Popular Activities
    • Farmers Markets
    • Healthy Strides
    • Preschool
    • Group Activities
    • Gift Cards
    • Wonder Wagon
    • Dogs of Fairfax County
    • Older Adults
  • Park Maintenance Requests
    • Request Tree and Debris Removal
    • Athletic Field Maintenance
  • Board and Committee Meetings
  • Park Budget and Fees
  • Natural and Cultural Resources
    • Archaeology and Collections
    • Heritage Conservation
    • Nature and Natural Resources
  • Trails
    • Trails Home
    • Trail Buddy
    • Discovery Trail Map
    • Accessible Trails
    • Cross County Trail
    • Bike Trails
    • Equestrian Trails
    • Trail Mix QR Code Fitness Trails
    • First Hike
  • Special Topics
  • Jobs at the Park Authority
    • #joinFCPA
    • Jobs
  • Rentals and Permits
    • Park Use Permits
    • Facility Rentals
    • Easements and Permits
  • Long Range Planning
  • Planning and Improvements
    • Planning Projects
    • Development Projects
    • Park Bond
    • Quarterly Project Updates
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    • Stay Informed and Engaged
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    • Volunteer
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Volunteer Training

The Park Authority wants to ensure that their volunteers have the training necessary to perform their tasks safely and with confidence. The following trainings are designed for each volunteer based on their assigned opportunity. Your site Volunteer Manager will provide instructions on which training modules to complete.

Volunteers should fill out and save the sign-off sheet within each training module and email it in to your site’s Volunteer Manager after completion. The form can also be printed, filled out and turned in to your site’s Volunteer Manager.

Sign-off sheets are required to receive credit for hours spent training.

Training for All FCPA Volunteers

  • Park Authority 101 - Video
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Customer Service - STARS
  • ADA - Disability Sensitivity and Working With Individuals With Disabilities
  • Training Sign-off Sheet

Adapted Aquatics Volunteer Training Module

  • Adapted Aquatics Online Training
  • Adapted Aquatics Training Sign-off Sheet

Adapted Skating Volunteer Training Module

  • Adapted Skating Online Training
  • Adapted Skating Training Sign-off Sheet

Outdoor-based Volunteer Training Module

  • Outdoor Safety
  • Outdoor Training Sign-off Sheet

Facility-based Volunteer Training Module

  • Chemical Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Extinguisher Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Facility-based Training Sign-off Sheet

Computer Use and Cash Handling Training Module

  • FCPA Computer Policy
  • Cash Handling Training Module (Please see your site volunteer contact for access to Cash Handling Training Module documents.)
  • Computer Use and Cash Handling Training Sign-off Sheet

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