Master Gardener Volunteer Reporting http mastergardener tennessee edu

Master Gardener Volunteer Reporting http: //mastergardener. tennessee. edu

Importance ✤ It is required for certification ✤ The Extension office needs the hours to show impacts ✤ Each volunteer hours is valuable to Extension ✤ Volunteers represent rewarding programs ✤ Volunteers help Extension reach more people ✤ County, State and Federal funded programs must provide proof they are worth funding in the future.

Service can’t count unless it is reported!

How are service hours reported? Only 4 Steps to get started: 1. Register 2. Log In 3. Update Profile 4. Enter Service or Education Hours

Step 1. Register

Master Gardener Resources mastergardener. tennessee. edu Reports, Toolbox,

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New users must register Follow the instructions on the page

Registration Process for New Users 1. Click on “register” 2. Read the memorandum of understanding and click “agree” 3. Enter the required information (especially email) 4. Choose a username you will remember 5. Choose your agent by name 6. Click “Submit” 7. Agent will verify you as their MG 8. You will receive an email with your username and password

Resources listed in left Menu Get to know where these resources are located

Volunteer Report To begin: click on “enter new report”

Entering Volunteer Report Projects listed are projects happening in your county

Continued Education Minimum 8 hours required. Your Extension office or group will approve education events.

Enter a CE Report Name the event, date and number of hours approved by agent

TMG Policy Resources Volunteer and County Handbooks (newly updated 2009)

Toolbox Educational and administrative resources

Join the TMG Listserv Stay in the loop for opportunities and news form the state and national MG groups