Become a Park Police Volunteer Association (PPVA) Member
PPVA Volunteer
To be a full member of the PPVA, a citizen must complete the Park Police Volunteer Academy and have a full background check.
Associate Volunteer
Citizens may apply for Associate Membership in the PPVA while awaiting graduation from the next Park Police Volunteer Academy and a background check.The Park Police Volunteer Academy
The M-NC Park Police, PG Div. host the Park Police Volunteer Academy usually twice each year. Participants of the academy learn about the function of the Park Police, criminal and traffic laws, radio procedures, personal protection, drug issues, crime scene investigation, and other areas of interest. CPR and first aid training is also part of the academy training.Individuals completing the academy are then invited to join the PPVA. Members of the association volunteer their services to the Park Police. Volunteers perform bicycle patrols on hiker/biker trails, fingerprint citizens for child care clearances and employment purposes, provide information and traffic direction at large events and festivals, and perform other important tasks for the Park Police. Once a PPVA member you may be eligible for the tax credit, providing you have a letter from the organization certifying that you have performed 12 months of active volunteer service for the tax year We welcome all adults, 18 and over, to our very diverse association.
If you would like to become a Park Police Volunteer, please call the PPVA hotline 301-429-5623 ext. 607 to arrange to attend the next PPVA meeting. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at Park Police Headquarters, 6700 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737.
For more information about the Park Police Volunteer Academy or the PPVA, please leave a message on the PPVA telephone Hotline 301-429-5623, mailbox 607.
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