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UME Volunteer Policy . Part I - Overview. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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UME Volunteer Policy
Part I - Overview
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability,
religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
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IntroductionUniversity of Maryland Extension Volunteer Policy Required of all UME VolunteersProvides authorization enabling volunteers to
perform services on behalf of UMEProvides liability protectionDoes not create an employer/employee relationship
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The UME Volunteer Policy4-H Volunteers Impact UME….Multiply efforts of the 4-H ProgramExpand the organization’s creativity
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4-H Volunteers…Are screened and trained Are appointed and authorizedSign an agreement Complete an application Are reappointed annuallyAre covered by MD Tort Claims Act
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Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA)Immunity from Suit for UME VolunteersNegligence, Ordinary Care & TortScope of Duties (Position Description)Appointment & Training ProceduresGross NegligenceIntentional Misconduct or MaliceInvasion of PrivacyLegal Representation
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Purpose of the PolicyProvides important safeguards for both volunteers
and UME/UMCP/UMESClarifies roles and expectations of volunteers and UMEProvides a process to match a volunteer’s skills with
duties of the positionDefines training opportunities, benefits and
recognition
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Seven Steps to becoming a UME Volunteer
1. Position Description2. Application3. Screening4. Appointment5. Orientation and Training6. Support and Supervision7. Evaluation and Recognition
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Fitting all of the Pieces Together
Volunteer Policy Objectives… Creating the Position DescriptionMatching volunteer skills with tasks
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Evaluatio
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Recognition
Renew
Support
Appointment
Training
Application
Screening
Job Description
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DocumentationPosition DescriptionApplicationScreeningAgreementEvaluationRe-Appointment
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Position DescriptionPosition TitlePurpose of PositionMajor DutiesQualificationsLocation and TenureTrainingSupervision
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ApplicationName, address, phoneTitle of position Volunteer and work experienceInterests, hobbies and organizationsReferences
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ScreeningInterviewThree References
Can not be related to applicantCan not be UME employees
Verifies Character and SkillsCriminal Background Check If RequiredOn-line Sexual Offenders Registry
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Acceptance After ScreeningApplicant invited to complete agreementApplicant denied UME Volunteer StatusApplicant on short-term or probationary status
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Appointment AgreementSimilar to an employment contract Responsibilities accepted by volunteerTraining and supervision provided by UMEConflict of Interest StatementConfidentiality StatementAgreement renewal/terminationNo employer/employee relationship
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Orientation and TrainingWelcome to UME, UMCP & UMESPolicies and Procedures
Maryland Tort Claims Act UME History, Mission & StructureSexual HarassmentDrug & Alcohol AbuseTobacco & Smoking PolicyChild Protection & Abuse ReportingHIV/AIDS & Universal Health Care PrecautionsAffirmative Action and ADA PoliciesProgram Forms & Risk Management
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Support and SupervisionSupport
TrainingResources
SupervisionExtension Educator/StaffMiddle Management Volunteer
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EvaluationContinual Constructive Feedback
Periodic meetings with teamConversations with recipientsActivity/event evaluation
Self EvaluationPerformance ReviewLetter of Recognition for Renewal
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Conflict ResolutionAddressed by volunteer’s supervising
faculty/staff memberIf not resolved the conflict will be addressed by
the county extension director/coordinator, State Specialist and Regional Extension Director, or other administrators as needed
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TerminationContracts are terminated on date specifiedContracts are for no longer than 1 year - must
be updated annuallyExtension faculty can terminate contract at
any timeUME Volunteer can terminate agreement at
any time
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RecognitionIntrinsic
Satisfaction of a job well donePride in helping others
ExtrinsicCertificatesPlaquesHonorsRecognition
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Agreement RenewalMutually Beneficial ExperienceReview & Update Position DescriptionRenewal Agreement
Specific TasksSpecific Time PeriodAdditional Training
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Quick ReviewPurpose of UME Volunteer PolicyMajor ComponentsTasks and Steps InvolvedApplication, Screening and AgreementOrientation, Training and SupervisionEvaluation and RecognitionAgreement Renewal/Termination
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Questions?
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This presentation was originally created by Dan Tabler. It was revised by Dr. Lisa Dennis, 4-H Youth and Adult Leadership Specialist, as well as Amy Rhodes, Sharon Pahlman, and David
Gordon 2010.