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### Table 2: Checklist: Components of a Successful Site Stewardship Program

*Information based on information about site stewardship programs via       websites and consultation with SHPO offices.*
| A. LEADERSHIP                                            |
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|                                                     | At least one, preferably two, paid full-time leadership positions |
|                                                          | Central leadership roles filled by people trained in the archeological           resources of the region |
|                                                          | Local leadership is not too greatly invested in one person |
|                                                          | Coordinator positions filled by people who can commit at least five           years to the program |
|                                                          | A clear chain of command to facilitate communication |
|                                                          | Site stewardship coordinator regularly communicates with volunteers |
|                                                          | Preferably, leadership has valuable contacts/roles in pertinent state           and federal agencies |
|                                                          | Program leadership is intimately connected with pertinent land management           agency |
| B. BUDGET                                                |
|                                                          | Identify at least two to three years of funding before implementing           program |
|                                                          | Try to diversify funding sources |
|                                                          | Budget includes funding for coordinator position |
|                                                          | Contingency plans to protect against unpredictable changes in funding |
| C. PROGRAM GOALS                                         |
|                                                          | Goals are clearly developed and communicated to both partnering agencies           and volunteers |
| D. PARTNERSHIPS                                          |
|                                                          | Partnerships are strategic: Partner with agencies/institutions that           can provide funding/resources |
|                                                          | Partnerships are explicit: The roles, responsibilities, and expectations           of the partnership are concrete |
|                                                          | Partner with groups that have a stake in the resources protected by           the program, i.e., solicit involvement of Native American groups |
|                                                          | Partnerships with federal land management agencies and local archeologists           are essential |
|                                                          | Partnerships can provide more than money—other types of resources           can be exchanged |
|                                                          | Diversify partnerships to prevent over-reliance |
|                                                          | Consider a Memorandum of Understanding to streamline interactions           between the program and partnering agencies |
|                                                          | Create an advisory body to facilitate communication between partners |
| E. PROTECTING SITE INFORMATION & CAREFUL RECRUITMENT |
|                                                          | Rely on recruiting volunteers via word-of-mouth |
|                                                          | Require a reference for steward applicants, consider an exit interview |
|                                                          | Require extensive training for site stewards that includes classroom           and fieldwork components |
|                                                          | Identify archeological resources that are too fragile to be monitored           by site stewards |
|                                                          | Create and emphasize a local archeological community that includes           volunteers |
| F. PROGRAM ADVERTISING                                   |
|                                                          | Aim it at attracting the “right” type of person |
|                                                          | Highlight a community of site stewards |
|                                                          | Avoid calling attention to specific sites |
|                                                          | Use it to educate about local archeology |
|                                                          | Utilize internet sites to get the word out |
|                                                          | Advertising is for attracting volunteers as well as to inform the           community of the valuable work of the stewardship program |
| G. VOLUNTEER MOTIVATION & RETENTION                  |
|                                                          | Volunteers are actively involved in the planning and operation of           the program |
|                                                          | Avoid giving volunteers too many tasks that will overwhelm them |
|                                                          | Volunteers should be updated on progress towards program goals |
|                                                          | Regular communication between site stewardship coordinators and volunteers |
|                                                          | If possible, encourage families to volunteer together |
| H. VOLUNTEER BENEFITS & RECOGNITION                  |
|                                                          | Track the volunteer hours contributed by each individual |
|                                                          | Regularly recognize volunteers for their contributions |
|                                                          | Personalize awards and gifts to volunteers |
|                                                          | Incorporate volunteers within the local archeological community |
|                                                          | Give volunteers special benefits for their time and effort |
|                                                          | Publicly recognize volunteers in some way |

Technical       Briefs|home

      -  Introduction 
      -  What is an Archeological Site Stewardship         Program? 
      -  Developing Public Concern and Participation         in Cultural Resource Protection 
      -  Threats to Site Preservation 
      -  Addressing Problems through Site Stewardship         Programs 
      -  Initiating a Site Stewardship Monitoring Programs 
      -  Critical Components to the Success of Site         Stewardship Initiatives 
      -  Underwater Archeological Site Stewardship Programs 
      -  Stewardship on Private Lands 
      -  The Limits of Volunteerism 
      -  Conclusion 
      -  Table 1: Site Stewardship Programs Listed         by State 
      -  Table 2: Checklist: Components of a Successful         Site Stewardship Program 
      -  References 
      - Acknowledgements
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