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It describes program authorization, recruitment and coverage benefits, and current status metrics for FY2002, including total volunteers, service hours, and estimated value. The report outlines national goals for enhancing visibility, strengthening reporting and databases, expanding volunteer ranger corps initiatives, and establishing recognition programs, followed by regional highlights across multiple NPS areas.","National Park Service  \nU.S. Department of the Interior  \nVolunteers-In-Parks  \nFY02 Annual Report  \nVolunteers-In-Parks  \nFY02 Annual Report  \nProduced by the Division of Interpretation & Education National Park Service  \nU.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC  \nFront cover:  \nVIP at Golden Gate NRA  \n2 FY02 Annual VIP Report  \nNational Park Service 3  \nContents  \nVIP Program Summary 5  \nVIP Program Figures At A Glance  \nVIP Program Highlights 6  \nAlaska Region 6  \nIntermountain Region 7  \nMidwest Region 12  \nNational Capital Region 17  \nNortheast Region 20  \nPacific West Region 27  \nSoutheast Region 33  \nWashington Office 39  \nVIP Program Report Charts 40  \n4 FY02 Annual VIP Report  \nVIP Program Summary  \nThe VIP program has grown over the years to reflect the dedication of people to their national parks. VIPs range in agefrom young children to senior citizens. They come from all over the United States, and the world, bringing different backgrounds, skills, and talents that enrich our park programs.  \nBackground  \nThe National Park Service (NPS) Volunteers-InParks program was authorized by Public Law 91- 357 enacted in 1970. The primary purpose of the program is to provide a means through which the NPS can accept and use voluntary help in such a way that is mutually beneficial to the NPSand the volunteer. Volunteers may be recruited without regard to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, are provided coverage for tort liability and work-injury compensation, and can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses while participating in the program.  \nCurrent Status  \nIn FY2002, 125,000 VIPs contributed 4.5 million hours of service (or 2156 FTEs) valued at $72,225,000.00 based on the private sector value figure of $16.05 as used by AARP, Points of Light Foundation, and other large-scale volunteer programs including some federal agencies. There are 340 separate volunteer programs throughout the National Park Service. Since 1990, the number of volunteers has increased an average of 5% per year.  \nCurrent Direction-Our Goals  \nThe national office is working to enhance and expand the Volunteers-In-Parks program throughout the Service. Our national goals over the next five years are to:  \nEnhance the visibility of the VIP program to improve recruitment.  \nUse $274,000 in fee demonstration funds to:  \n! Update the existing web-based report sys-  \n! tem and establish a servicewide VIP database;  \n! Update, print, and distribute a new VIP brochure;  \n! Order and distribute VIP program supplies including patches, lapel pins, decals, and certificates;  \n! Create a VIP Service Log; and Implement the George B. Hartzog VIP Recognition Program.  \nEstablish the Master Volunteer Ranger Corps Program.  \nExpand the corps of volunteers who are committed to contributing at least 300 hours of service each year or offer expertise in special areas such as geology, archeology, etc. The Volunteer Senior Ranger Corps currently operating in 11 parks will also be a subset of this program.  \nEstablish the Presidential Volunteer Ranger Corps Program.  \nRecognize any volunteer who contributes 4000 cumulative hours or more to the National Park Service.  \n\n| FY02 VIP Program Figures At A Glance |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Total Number of VIPs | 125,000 |\n| Total Hours | 4,500,000 |\n| Total Cost | $1,517,000 |\n| Value Per Hour | $16 .05 |\n| Total Value | $72,225,000 |\n\nNational Park Service 5  \nVIP Program Highlights  \nThe following highlights display thevaritey of programs, volunteers, and accomplishments servicewide. Volunteers are an integral part of the National Park System and assist in accomplishing the mission of the National Park Service.  \nDenali NP VIP with sled dog  \nFront Cover:  \nNative Americans volunteer at Effigy Mounds Indian Heritage Celebration  \nAlaska Region  \nAlaska Public Lands Info. Center-Anchorage  \nIn FY01 Alaska Public Lands Information Center received VIP money to purchase equipment for an ongoing slide scanning project. 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