Volunteer Training Program Orientation As of 2015 JUST How does this Master Naturalist program work Objectives for this Presentation Review Structure of program Volunteer service Training curriculum amp requirements ID: 692507
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Maryland Master NaturalistVolunteer Training Program Orientation
As of 2015Slide2
JUST How does this Master Naturalist program work?Slide3
Objectives for this Presentation
Review:Structure of programVolunteer serviceTraining: curriculum & requirements
QuestionsSlide4
College of
Agriculture and
Natural ResourcesSlide5
Your
Program Host Site(s): training is conducted by a host site or sites where you will then volunteer as a Maryland Master Naturalist.Slide6
Certified Maryland Master Naturalist
Certified Maryland Master Naturalists are required to: complete at least
60 hours of basic training
(including the 8-hr field trip),
pass the course’s
Final Exam
, and
volunteer at least
40 hours of service. . . each year to remain a MD Master Naturalist Slide7
Volunteer Service Requirement:
Minimum of 40 Hours per Year to Obtain and Retain Certification
Intern Year (Your First Year) to Obtain Certification: Complete 40 hrs. by 1
st
Anniversary of Your Last Day of Class
Subsequent Years: Complete 40 hrs. each Calendar Year to Retain CertificationSlide8
I finished the first class today, when can I start volunteering for service credit?
Right now
Halfway through my volunteer training
After I complete my volunteer training
Not sureSlide9
Volunteering Request that you provide your first 40 hours of service @ your training program host site
Volunteer somewhere other than host site?Can I accept a payment/honorarium?Slide10
Where do I record my hours?
Don’t need to
On-line
Volunteer activity log
Not sureSlide11
Volunteer Activity Log
In your manual, find the Volunteer Activity Log
Recordkeeping requirement
“Other” category of log – be specific
Paper/computer/host site
Periodically, to facilitator
End of year to state office
Facilitator approval
See facilitator if unable to complete 40 hoursNo “double dipping”Slide12
To whom do I report my volunteer hours?
University of Maryland Extension
My facilitator
My best friend
Not sureSlide13
Curriculum
Three sets of information:Pre-reading material
Manual
Class
In-Class Instruction/Field Work
Extended Field Trip
Group Project
Attendance Policy – no more than 2 missed classesSlide14
https://agnrgroups.umd.edu/master-naturalist-assignments
Pre-Reading MaterialSlide15
Pre-Reading Material
Please refer to the schedule in preparing for each class.The pre-readings are designed to give "basis" information about each topic with which we feel all Trainees should be familiar.The Units will not be taught in order. Not all Units have a pre-reading at this time.
The pre-readings are from multiple Instructors and do not necessarily reflect your Instructor's presentation.
The supplemental readings are "extra" reading that Instructors thought you might find interesting depending on your knowledge level.Slide16
ManualReference
Goals & learning objectivesBasic infoKeys Fact sheetsActivities Slide17
In which unit/chapter would you learn about mushrooms?
Unit One
Unit Two
Unit Three
Unit Four
None of the AboveSlide18
Where would you learn about how to fertilize your lawn?
Unit One
Unit Two
Unit Three
Unit Four
None of the aboveSlide19
Would you prefer receiving your manual in print or electronically?
Print
ElectronicallySlide20
Would you prefer receiving your manual in print or electronically?
Print
Electronically
Both Slide21
I’m not good at taking tests. Do I have to take the final exam?
Yes
NoSlide22
Final Exam
Turn to the Qualification section of the Position DescriptionTake home
Week to complete
Turned in and graded for certification
70% correct to pass
Retake? Slide23
Summary of Requirements 52 hours of classroom training (plus 8 hours field trip)
Final Exam40 hours volunteer service annually8 hours advanced training (after the first year)
Ongoing communication with facilitator
Activity log updated Slide24
I become a Certified Master Naturalist . . .
Right now
After I complete my volunteer training
After I complete my service hours
After I’ve been in the program for a year
Not sureSlide25
Master Naturalist Designations
Find Levels of Master Naturalist in your manual:
You are a
TRAINEE
while completing the 60
hrs
of classroom/field studies
You are an
INTERN once you complete the training and embark on your first year of volunteer serviceYou are CERTIFIED once you complete the first 40 hrs of volunteer service (though you may not receive your certificate/official badge until the 1-yr anniversary date of your training program end date)You
remain Certified by continuing to provide a minimum of 40 hrs of volunteer service AND acquiring a minimum of 8 hrs of Advanced TrainingSlide26
Advanced Training
Requirement: 8 hours per year (after your Intern year) required to maintain Certified Maryland Master Naturalist StatusWhat Advanced Training is NOT:
Watching “Nature” on PBS
Reading a book
What Advanced Training
IS:
Class
Field Studies
Lots of opportunities are posted to the Md Master Naturalist ListservSlide27
Questions?
Wanda MacLachlan –
wtm@umd.edu
MD Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Joy
Rafey
–
jrafey@umd.edu
Maryland Master Naturalist Program Assistant11975 Homewood Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042-1545410-531-5973