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OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for Klamath County Purpose of the Position

To provide evidence-based and objective information and educational programs on sustainable community horticulture to the general public.

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The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

Criminal History Background Checks (CHC): This volunteer opportunity is designed as a security-sensitive Opportunity; therefore, the volunteer must successfully complete a Criminal History Check, which will be completed every two years.  Youth Program (YP) and Minors (M) access

Answers general public questions and inquiries about gardening, landscape maintenance, pest management and related topics by telephone; at clinics, demonstrations, workshops, or informal classes; or in other ways possible and practical.

· Cooperates with and assists local OSU Extension faculty and staff.

· Keeps appropriate records, such as volunteer hours and public contacts; client questions and contact information.

· May assist in preparation of specific educational resources.

Criminal History Background Checks (CHC): This volunteer opportunity is designed as a security-sensitive Opportunity; therefore, the volunteer must successfully complete a Criminal History Check, which will be completed every two years.  Youth Program (YP) and Minors (M) access

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Supervision:

The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

Purpose of the position

To provide evidence-based and objective information and educational programs on sustainable community horticulture to the general public.

Brief description of the position

Requirements

Opportunity:

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Supervision:

The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

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Supervision

Purpose of the opportunity

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Supervision

The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

Purpose: To provide evidence-based and objective information and educational programs on sustainable community horticulture to the general public.

Brief description of the opportunity

• Answers general public questions and inquiries about gardening, landscape maintenance, pest management and related topics by telephone; at clinics, demonstrations, workshops, or informal classes; or in other ways possible and practical.

• Cooperates with and assists local OSU Extension faculty and staff.

• Keeps appropriate records, such as volunteer hours and public contacts; client questions and contact information.

• May assist in preparation of specific educational resources.

Requirements

• Must be available to participate in the training program for Master Gardener volunteers.

• Must be available to provide volunteer service to OSU Extension during the year that training is completed, and equivalent to the number of hours of training received.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with the public by telephone, personal contact, group contact, or in writing.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services.

• Should have some knowledge and skills in basic horticulture and related areas.

• Should enjoy working with people.

• In accordance with university policy, individuals listed on the sex offender registry are not eligible to volunteer with the Master Gardener Program.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Supervision

The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

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The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support.

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Supervision:

The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

Criminal History Background Checks (CHC): This volunteer opportunity is designed as a security-sensitive Opportunity; therefore, the volunteer must successfully complete a Criminal History Check, which will be completed every two years.  Youth Program (YP) and Minors (M) access

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The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.

To provide information and educational programs on physical activity, strength training, balance, and healthy aging to the general public using research-based and unbiased information. To improve the health and well-being of the aging population.

• Become certified as a StrongPeople® volunteer leader after completing the required training, completing CPR certification, and working with another certified volunteer leader.
• Participate in volunteer meetings and educational offerings throughout the year (4 per year).
• Trained physical activity volunteer leaders agree to facilitate or support 2 sessions of an approved group per week throughout the year. Duties include setting up chairs and mats, moving and adjusting weights, providing instruction, assisting with and correcting form, and providing motivation and research-based information about the OSU StrongPeople Programs.
• Volunteer leaders cooperate with and assist the local county Extension Educators and community partners, and work as team members with other volunteers to plan and conduct physical activity programs in the county.
• Responsibilities may vary slightly with the current needs of the community, the program, and the skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to:
o Assisting with or providing instruction at community physical activity group classes and events.
o Maintaining and reporting appropriate records (e.g., participation records, emergency information, accident and incident reports, and volunteer hours).

• Regularly engage in physical activity – walking, lifting weights/strength training, and/or balance activities in either an existing Extension program or other approved program.
• Available to participate in all training sessions and updates necessary for the OSU StrongPeople volunteer leader certification.
• Available and willing to give required volunteer service (2 hours/week) to OSU StrongPeople program(s).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others while working with participants or leading programs face-to-face or via Zoom.
• Willingness to ask questions of OSU Educators and acknowledge limitations when working with the public.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from the OSU Physical Activity programs and services.
• Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with approved, up-to-date, research-based, safe, healthy living information.
• Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service program safety guidelines provided in the applicable OSU trainings and meetings.
•Successful completion of a personal Criminal History Check conducted through the OSU Office of Human Resources.

All Volunteers must pass a sex offender check.

I understand that

A. The volunteer leader title (nametags, clothing, signage, and materials) is to be used only in conjunction with activities sponsored or pre-approved by Oregon State University Extension program staff.

B. Volunteers may use the title and resources of the OSU Extension StrongPeople Program only when engaged in unpaid public service in an OSU-sponsored and pre-approved program.

C. While in the role of volunteer OSU Extension StrongPeople Program, volunteers will not appear as part of commercial activities, endorse commercial products, or imply endorsement of any products, business, or organization.

D. Volunteers may include their certification as an OSU Extension StrongPeople Program volunteer on a resume or job application.

The safety and well-being of OSU Extension employees, clients, volunteers, students, and visitors is of utmost importance. Threatening behavior, both verbal and physical, and acts of violence at OSU Extension offices, at OSU Extension events, or by electronic means, will not be tolerated. Any person who engages in this behavior may be removed from the premises and may be dismissed from the OSU Extension StrongPeople Program. If you experience workplace violence while serving as an Extension StrongPeople Volunteer, please communicate with your Extension supervisor as quickly as possible so the matter can be addressed.