{"id":733,"date":"2021-02-05T23:14:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T23:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/?p=733"},"modified":"2021-02-05T23:14:38","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T23:14:38","slug":"two-new-and-remote-volunteer-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2021\/02\/05\/two-new-and-remote-volunteer-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New and Remote Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At this time, when many Oregon counties are in the ‘Extreme Risk’ of COVID transmission category<\/a>, there are limited opportunities for Master Gardener volunteerism. And, until we return to ‘normal’, we can expect that OSU Extension will require approval for in-person programming and employee travel. The current guidance that we are operating under can be found in the PDF, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSU_Extension_Activity_Risk_Level_Matrix<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A jpg of the OSU Extension Activities and Risk Level Matrix, which is also shared in this post as a pdf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During this time of COVID restrictions, Master Gardener volunteers have continued to serve their communities by writing social media posts (gardening tips of the week), participating in virtual plant clinic, or approved work in demonstration of community gardens. Given the limited selection of approved volunteer activities at this time, I am pleased to announce that there are two new<\/em> options available for Master Gardener volunteer service. Both of these projects are eligible for volunteer service hour credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning Community and Task Force<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you interested in participating in a statewide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI )workgroup? We are exploring the formation of a statewide DEI workgroup that would include OSU Extension Master Gardener staff and volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 8 months, a small group of Master Gardener program staff have been meeting to establish priorities and to work on creating a more equitable and inclusive program. We\u2019d like to grow this group to include volunteers, and to create a learning community and work group dedicated to DEI. Are you interested in participating? We\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n