Volunteers are a valuable part of UAF Extension. They are
integral to the development and delivery of programs. Though volunteers
are essential assets to Extension programming, many volunteers also find the
experience invaluable.
By volunteering you will: meet new people, improve your community, teach a
child, build your resume, learn a skill, and have fun! UAF Extension offers
numerous ways to volunteer your time and resources.
4-H
4-H is an organization that emphasizes youth learning and growing in
citizenship, leadership, and life skills. Do you have a skill that you would
like to share with others? Contact your local agent to see how you can get
involved and share your knowledge!
Resources: 4-H volunteers
Statewide Contact: Peter Stortz, 4-H Program Chair, 907-746-9459,
email: ffpjs@uaf.edu
Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid Cooperative Extension
Service staff by helping people in the community better understand
horticulture and their environment. For additional information,
click here.
Contact: Julie Riley, Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator, 907-786-6300,
email: afjar@uaa.alaska.edu
Junior Master Gardeners
Junior Master Gardener program is an innovative youth gardening project
that needs volunteer leaders. It is modeled after the highly popular Master
Gardener program and offers horticulture and environmental science education
to youth through fun and creative activities. The JMG curriculum can be used
through 4-H, after school programs, in school programs, scouts, etc. Contact
your local Extension
Office or visit the Junior Master Gardeners’
Website to learn more!
Invasive Plant Management
Participation in community weed pulling events increases community
awareness, and provides management options for invasive species which pose
serious threats to health, the environment and the economy.
Volunteers work with state, federal, and private agencies to contain and
eradicate infestations. Community weed pull events take place all over Alaska
during the summer months.
Contact: Jamie Nielsen, Statewide Invasive Plants Agent, 907-786-6315, email:
fnjms2@uaf.edu
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Food Stamp
Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP)
Both EFNEP and FSNEP are grant-funded programs that target low income
constituents. Educators promote healthy diet decisions and informed
consumerism. Volunteers can help by working with staff to prepare
public presentations.
Resources:
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program National Site
Contact: Marci Johnson, Statewide Home Economics Program Assistant,
1-888-823-3663, email: anmjj@uaa.alaska.edu
Master Food Preservers
Master Food Preservers are volunteers trained by Extension agents in food
safety and preservation. Volunteers can help by working with staff to prepare
presentations and be resources to the public about safe food handling
techniques.
Contact: Marci Johnson, Statewide Home Economics Program Assistant,
1-888-823-3663, email:
anmjj@uaa.alaska.edu |
