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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago

Amanda Dickson ·
Greetings and Welcome to 2021! Although travel restrictions are still in effect, there are opportunities to volunteer internationally virtually through USAID’s Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) project in Trinidad and Tobago. During the COVID-19 pandemic, how we implement the F2F program has had to adjust and is temporarily offering virtual/remote assignments that will meet the needs of Trinbagonians. Over the holiday break, the Purdue F2F team has been working hard to get new assignments approved and...
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Virtual and In-Person Volunteer in Trinidad and Tobago

Amanda Dickson ·
While some travel restrictions are still in effect, there are opportunities for virtual and/or in-person volunteer through USAID’s Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) project in Trinidad and Tobago. During the COVID-19 pandemic, how we implement the F2F program has had to adjust and is temporarily offering virtual/remote assignments that will meet the needs of Trinbagonians. Currently, the borders are open to visitors and they are currently distributing COVID vaccines with the hopes of vaccinating ~70%...
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How are you Showing Appreciation for Volunteers?

MelaniePugsley ·
Did you know April is National Volunteer Month? National Volunteer Month celebrates the power of volunteers, and it is a great time for you to show appreciation for the volunteers in your Extension programs! Volunteers are a valuable asset to Extension. Programs depend on reliable volunteers to increase the reach and capacity of Cooperative Extension in a county or state. Ensuring volunteers feel valued, keeping them motivated, and recognizing their efforts are key to developing and...
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Re: How are you Showing Appreciation for Volunteers?

Karl Bradley ·
You might also like this from Google's "Project Aristotle" to strengthen your team! https://connect.extension.org/...cognition-a-resource
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Job Posting: 21-23 Extension State Program Specialist, 4-H Youth Development/Volunteer Development Fort Collins, CO

Lisa Sholten ·
Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension invites applications and nominations for an Extension State Program Specialist, 4-H Youth Development/Volunteer Development. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track faculty position on the Extension instructor track (instructor, senior, master) or the Extension professor track (assistant, associate, professor) dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience. The individual in this...
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Resource Roundup: Recruiting Training and Leading Volunteers in Extension Programs

MelaniePugsley ·
April is National Volunteer Month , a time to celebrate the impact that volunteers have to strengthen and expand our Extension programming . Not only do volunteers extend our reach in communities , but their perspective and credibility bring a valuable contribution to our projects and program . We all know how valuable volunteers are to our Extension programs! Let us recognize the power and potential volunteers have in helping Extension by enhancing our skills and using resources to help...
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UNH Extension seeks Education Center Volunteer Program Manager

Victoria Rappeport ·
The Education Center Volunteer Program Manager, located at UNH Extension’s Education Center at the Hillsborough County Office in Goffstown, N.H., recruits, coordinates training, and manages volunteers who provide outreach and research-based information about gardening to the public. The program manager will grow a vibrant learning environment under the general guidance of the Education Center Area of Expertise chair and in collaboration with other Extension volunteer program managers and...
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UNH Extension seeks Field Specialist, Urban Forestry and Ecology

Victoria Rappeport ·
This position is based at the Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension office in Goffstown, N.H., and leads UNH Extension’s educational, technical and volunteer programming in urban forestry and ecology. New Hampshire is becoming more urbanized, with urban areas projected to increase to over 10% of the state by 2060. Urban and community trees and forests provide a variety of ecological, social and economic values including reduced stormwater runoff, air pollution mitigation, noise...
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Registration now open for Digital Volunteer Initiative Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Kristen Devlin ·
Register by March 22nd for a three-day in-person intensive train-the-trainer workshop. This workshop is for teams of Extension professionals interested in addressing the challenges of increasing digital literacy by working with local volunteers to provide information technology (IT) training and support in their communities.
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About the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation was formed in 2006 by Extension Directors and Administrators. Today, the Foundation partners with Cooperative Extension through liaison roles and a formal plan of work with the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) to increase system capacity while providing programmatic services, and helping Extension programs scale and investigate new methods and models for implementing programs. The Foundation provides professional development to Cooperative Extension professionals and offers exclusive services to its members. In 2020 and 2021, the Extension Foundation has awarded 85% of its direct funding back to the Cooperative Extension System, 100% of funds are used to support Cooperative Extension initiatives. 

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