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You must register your intent to participate by completing the online participation form by June 30. Reserve your manuals and publications and set your enrollment information using the Reservation Form by June 30 prior to training.
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Set a registration deadline, preferably 2 weeks before the first class.
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If possible, offer an orientation one or more times before the registration deadline or start of class to inform prospective students of the intention and expectations of this volunteer training program.
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Promote the Master Gardener Volunteer Training program locally.
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Distribute the following forms to prospective MGVs:
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Collect background check forms for submission to the Master Gardener Program Office.
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Send the following items to the MG Program Office prior to the first day of class. Training materials will not be sent to the training site until this information is sent to the MG Program Office:
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All background check forms, preferably as a group
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Your list of participants with names, addresses, and other contact info (phone and email) in an Excel file (see Participant Info for more details) – send by email to semahr@wisc.edu
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Do NOT send application forms or volunteer agreement forms to the Program Office!
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Distribute Volunteer Agreement forms to all individuals accepted into the MG Program, either before or at the first class session, if not provided earlier.
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Collect all Volunteer Agreements and maintain on file in the UW-Extension office or other secure location.
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Present the series of PowerPoint presentations that explain various aspects of the MG Program during the course (a longer general introduction, and eleven very short, different topics).
Download a printable checklist!
