Introduction from State MG Coordinator, Stephanie Pully.  

• History, Mission, and Strategic Plan

• Organizational flow chart

• UME Home & Garden Information Center 

• Map of UME Offices w/ MG Programs

• Extension Advisory Councils

• Program Description and Leadership

• UME MG State Office

• Program Organization & Communication

• MG Statuses

• Approved Projects

• Reporting Volunteer Hours

• Working with the Public

• Recruitment

• Orientation

• Basic Training classes

• Quizzes and final exam

• Approved activities

• Volunteer Management System (VMS)

• MG Subprograms

• Continuing Education Hours

• Application

• Screening

• Appointment & renewal

• Separation

• Liability coverage under the MD Tort Claims Act (MTCA)

• Organization standards

• Affirmation action and non-discrimination

• Social media policy

• Code of Conduct

• Working with the public

• Collecting demographic info

• Drugs, alcohol, and smoking

• Political activity

• Endorsing businesses, recommending products & services

• Separation of Church & State

• Using the MG title

• Educational materials and "Fair Use"

• Photo releases

• Assurance statements

• UME logos and style guide

• UME MG Branded merchandise

• Public program evaluation

• Risk reduction for MG activities

• UM & UME liability insurance policies & liability release forms

• Tough topics

• Program funding

• Other financial issues

• Applying for grants

• Links to resources

• Forms

• Templates

• Policy Documents

Get to know your fellow MGs! We recognize a new volunteer every season (spring, summer, fall, and winter).