{"id":1429,"date":"2022-10-22T18:21:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T18:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1429"},"modified":"2022-10-27T21:45:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T21:45:03","slug":"faqs-volunteering-in-2023-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/10\/22\/faqs-volunteering-in-2023-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Please re-enroll: Master Gardeners 2022-2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dear Master Gardeners, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about re-enrolling in the Master Gardener Programs of Linn and Benton Counties. Please reach out with any questions: 541-730-3471.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best wishes for volunteering and gardening —<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Records<\/strong> – Program staff<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs – volunteer re-enrollment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q: I haven\u2019t done much with Master Gardeners lately. I might want to do a few activities in 2023 but I am not sure. Should I re-enroll?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: If you might want to receive the volunteer newsletters or volunteer at even one or two activities, please complete program agreements to re-enroll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Does signing up obligate me to volunteer for a certain amount of time or for particular activities? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: No. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Do I need to be certified to do projects like dig in the demo garden, grow plants or raise mason bees for sale, or do other hands-on tasks? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:  No, to do strictly hands-on activities, you just need to re-enroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Do I need to be certified to do projects like answering gardening questions, giving presentations, teaching classes, or writing educational articles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, Master Gardener Volunteers need to be certified to volunteer as educators, unless they are trainees working on their first certification, or are working towards recertification after being non-certified. The goal is for volunteers to keep on learning and providing the most updated information to our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: I know the Oregon MGV program requires 20 service hours, 50% direct\/educational, to recertify. I volunteered 20 hours but most of those hours were indirect. I completed 10 hours of continuing education. Can I be recertified?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Due to the coronavirus, 20 service hours in any category plus 10 CE hours are accepted for recertification in 2021-2022, in the Linn and Benton programs. You can be recertified for 2022-2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local certification requirements for the coming service year are TBD depending on the public health situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: I’m not currently certified but I would like to be certified again. I wish to volunteer for plant clinics and other direct education opportunities. What should I do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: If the last time you were certified was in 2018 or earlier, please volunteer alongside certified volunteers to level up your skills and earn direct hours to recertify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: I want to get involved with teaching 2023 trainees \u2013 how can I help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Several MGV committees across counties will be helping with in-person garden labs in 2023. Other online and in-person opportunities to collaborate with incoming volunteers will be available. Talk to committee chairs or your program staff to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have more questions? Please contact Elizabeth Records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

541-730-3471 or elizabeth.records@oregonstate.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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