Episode 2, February 27, 2024 - Mentorship and the Young Professionals Network

Episode 6: VRPS' Health & Wellness Resource Group

Learn about the goals, history and purpose of the Health and Wellness Resource Group! Sign up for their latest webinar on November 18th at 10 am at https://vrps.memberclicks.net/hwrg-virtual-event-nov24#!/

Episode 5: Welcoming partners, vendors, and sponsors to our conversations

Our parks and recreation ecosystem includes all of us- professionals on the job, nonprofits and associations like VRPS, and of course our vendors, partners and suppliers as well! Sharing his perspective, Beyond the Playground welcomes Datis Mohsenipour from Xplor Recreation. We learn about Datis' path to the industry, his insights as a tech partner, and some of his predictions for the future.

Episode 4: Play All Day VA -

Joy Johnson and Sarah O'Reilly from James City County join Justin and Tabitha to discuss the Play All Day VA initiative. Learn more at https://www.vrps.com/play-all-day-va [https://www.vrps.com/play-all-day-va].

Episode 3: Leveling Up with Board Service

Join hosts Tabitha Martinez and Justin Bullock as the tables are turned and VRPS Executive Director Bailey Kasten asks the questions as all three share their experiences with board service.

Episode 2, February 27, 2024 - Mentorship and the Young Professionals Network

We're back with Episode 2 of Beyond the Playground – the new VRPS podcast! Join VRPS leaders Justin Bullock and Tabitha Martinez as they take a look behind the curtain at the Society's Mentorship Program and Young Professionals Network. In the studio this episode are guests Emmy Houck, Parks & Recreation Manager for the Town of Ashland and AJ McCage, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Henrico County Recreation and Parks.