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The Volunteer Management System (VMS) is a tool developed by UC ANRs Communication Services and Information Technology (CSIT) team to assist UC Master Gardeners, UC Master Food Preservers, and California Naturalist volunteers in keeping accurate records of their volunteer activities.
Volunteer recognition pins are now available to order from the statewide office! There are two types of pins available for order, pewter pins for volunteer hour milestones less than 1,000 hours and gold name badge lapel pins for volunteers with hours above 2,500 hours.
Oftentimes local UC Master Gardener Programs host trainings, workshops or demonstrations that require agreements or additional policy support and review. The UC ANR Risk Services department develops and maintains programs to protect staff and volunteers from unanticipated loss.
As a Program Coordinator for the UC Master Gardener Program, you may encounter volunteers or donors who express interest in making a significant, long-term impact.
Conflict is a normal, to-be-expected part of the volunteer engagement process. While conflict itself is not extraordinary, the management or mismanagement of conflict can have extraordinary impacts on staff/volunteer satisfaction, community well-being, and program success.
Training is a cornerstone of the UC Master Gardener Program, ensuring that volunteers and coordinators have the knowledge and skills to deliver research-based gardening education to their communities.
Marketing and communications are vital to the UC Master Gardener Programs mission of extending gardening information. To do this, we use various channels, such as social media, newsletters, and websites, to inform our clientele, volunteers, donors, and leadership about program activities.
Use this page to find UC Master Gardener Program policies, compliance resources, administrative forms and guidance for working safely with volunteers, youth and the public.Most-Used ResourcesUC MGP Policy HandbookFingerprinting and Background ChecksReporting Child Abuse (CANRA)Working With…
To become certified UC Master Gardener, volunteers must complete an intensive home horticulture training and pass an exam testing their knowledge and ability to find scientific-based answers to public inquiries. Most counties host a new training class either annually or biannually.
