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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
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Master GardenerVolunteer 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.
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
Master Gardener Resources • mastergardener.tennessee.edu Reports, Toolbox,
TMG Home Page • mastergardener.tennessee.edu Date
New users must register • Follow the instructions on the page
Registration Process for New Users • Click on “register” • Read the memorandum of understanding and click “agree” • Enter the required information (especially email) • Choose a username you will remember • Choose your agent by name • Click “Submit” • Agent will verify you as their MG • You will receive an email with your username and password • Begin to familiarize yourself with the website
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