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Recognizing the potential for strengthening volunteer park support
organizations in Virginia, the Virginia Association for Parks
(VAFP) was launched at a statewide park volunteer training
conference held in Fredericksburg in November 1997. Since 1997,
VAFP has grown to become the nonprofit umbrella organization for
the respective citizen support groups (Friends Groups) and
individual volunteers supporting the 35 state parks, 59 state
natural areas, and the 22 national parks, monuments, and historic
sites located across the Commonwealth. VAFP is unique in that we
know of no other organization that is working towards the goal of a
"seamless" park system from a user perspective. Our view is that a
"park is a park" regardless of the funding source - national,
state, regional, or local. In keeping with that view, VAFP is
supportive of all parks within the Commonwealth. We advocate for
park issues at local, state, and national levels. We also offer
free technical advice and assistance to those who wish to form a
new support organization(s). And, we conduct semi-annual
conferences that include training sessions and networking
opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas. "Forging The Path"
chronicles the successful strategies for advocacy for parks. With
the philosophy that parks are essential to the well- being of
mankind and all creatures of planet earth. VAFP is a striking
example of the great quote by Margaret Mead, "Never underestimate
the power of a small group of committed people to change the world.
In fact, it is the only thing that ever has."
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