Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

Welcoming and Belonging

SORP · April 23, 2026

Entry-level: Describe cultural and social identities of current and potential recreation users for your organization or unit.

Full Performance: Identify and apply strategies to provide and foster safe and welcoming outdoor spaces for people of different cultural and social identities.

Expert: Lead efforts with agencies, communities, and partners to identify needs for safety, access, and belonging among varying current and potential recreation users. Conduct research and/or identify policies in planning and management to create and provide safe and welcoming outdoor spaces for people of different cultural and social identities.

Filed under: Core Competencies Recreation Access Welcoming + Belonging