The Maine Recreation and Park Association Board of Directors invite you to become a member of Maine’s professional parks and recreation organization. Our members are community leaders and volunteers, recreation department decision-makers, programmers, students, and businesses who contribute to the quality of life in our state. We realize and value the inclusion of college and High School students in our organization as we work together to advance our profession and promote physical activity and outdoor recreation for every Maine Citizen.
This membership is open to students enrolled in Maine Universities and Colleges that offer undergraduate programs in Recreation, Parks, Open Space, Forestry, Leisure Services, Sports Management, Education and Physical Education as well as High School Students who are emplyed by one of our members departments.
Benefits of Membership in MRPA include:
- · Access to Recreation and Parks Job Openings
- Internship Opportunities
- · Leadership Opportunities
- · Mentors
- · Networking
- · Professional development
- · Professional Resources
- · Professional Development Scholarships/Grants
- · Monthly Electronic Newsletters
- · Volunteer Opportunities That May Include Free Conference Registration
To take advantage of this free membership click HERE to provide us with your contact information. If you would like to learn more about the Maine Recreation and Park Association please reach out to our Executive Director, Robin Cogger at executivedirector@merpa.org