{"id":1134,"date":"2019-08-08T22:33:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T22:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=1134"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:55:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:55:38","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for MG Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter side-right\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<h2>Whatcom WSU Master Gardeners<\/h2>\n<h3>Recertification for returning Master Gardeners<\/h3>\n<p>Recertification in the Master Gardener program does not automatically carry forward from year to year. Volunteers must submit a recertification to the program each year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.givepulse.com\/survey\/take\/5RHKAcIYuRRrjnPO6Ouk\">2026 Reapplication Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>ONLY volunteers who have submitted the recertification and who have met the requirements (or request emeritus status) will be granted certification (or emeritus status) for the following year.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minimum requirements:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>25 hours of approved service<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>10 hours of approved continuing education<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Monthly documentation of volunteer hours (in GivePulse)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Background checks every 3 years<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Adherence to the code of conduct<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Commitment to uphold the WSU Extension Master Gardener mission and values<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Forms, Policies, and Manuals<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/05\/FirstYearHours.pdf\">First Year Commitment<\/a> (pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/05\/ClassProjectOutline.pdf\">Class Project Outline<\/a> (pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/04\/MG_Program_contact_sheet_3-7-24.pdf\">Volunteer Opportunities &amp; Master Gardener Contacts<\/a>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/for-master-gardeners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statewide Master Gardener Website<\/a> <em>(link)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/master-gardener-manual-printed-copy\" rel=\"noopener\">Statewide Curriculum Master Gardener Manual<\/a> <em>(link)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2088\/2020\/10\/MG_Handbook_2020_.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Master Gardener Program Handbook<\/a> (pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/05\/PhotoReleaseForm.pdf\">Photo Release Form<\/a> <em>(pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/05\/PestMgmtRec.pdf\">Pest Management Recommendations Agreement<\/a> <em>(pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>GivePulse<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.givepulse.com\/group\/453186-WSU-Whatcom-County-Master-Gardeners\" rel=\"noopener\">Whatcom GivePulse<\/a><\/strong><em>\u00a0&#8211; for WSU Volunteers<\/em><\/p>\n<p>GivePulse is the system for recording your Master Gardener Volunteer hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">New to GivePulse ? Use this <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ClaimingAccountInstructionsWhatcom_v2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Slide Show<\/a> to get you started or watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RhwkCEcpQrY\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> <em>(from WSU Extension Clark County)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='640' height='390' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RhwkCEcpQrY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">.<\/p>\n<p>1) First you must \u201cclaim your account\u201d aka set-up a user profile.<\/p>\n<p>2) Second, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/GivePulse-WhatcomRecImpact.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">add Impacts<\/a><\/strong> <em>(aka hours)<\/em> you volunteer.<\/p>\n<p>If you get stuck contact: <a href=\"mailto:beth.chisholm@wsu.edu\">Beth Chisholm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Thanks for volunteering!<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2019\/08\/MG-Logo-215.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2010 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/02\/mgflower2020_215.gif\" alt=\"WSU Master Gardener Volunteer logo\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Cultivating plants, people and communities since 1973.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Program Contact:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Amber Noskoff<\/strong>, Program Coordinator<br \/>\n(360) 778-5811<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:anoskoff@wsu.edu\">anoskoff@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B.png\" alt=\"Program Priorities Map\" width=\"360\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B.png 360w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/10\/ProgramPriorities2021web_B-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Helpful Resources:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/MG-Tomato-Sales-2020-descriptions.pdf\">Tomato Varieties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2070\/2019\/09\/FS145E.pdf\">Growing Tomatoes WSU Factsheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/GROWING-DAHLIAS-Pamphlet.pdf\">Growing Dahlias<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/04\/Important-GardeningLinks.pdf\">Important Gardening Links<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/03\/SoilTestingHomeGardeners.pdf\">Soil Testing for Home Gardeners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/03\/Local-Labs-Soil-Testing_upMar2021.pdf\">Soil Tests &#8211; Locally<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mg\/\">Master Gardeners Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mgfoundation\/\">Master Gardener Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/commgardens\/\">Community Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/composting\">Composting &amp; Recycling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Highlights:<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderBrochure2020.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2085\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderMapTN.gif\" alt=\"Partial map of Hovander Gardens\" width=\"210\" height=\"159\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2020\/03\/HovanderBrochure2020.pdf\">Hovander Demonstration Gardens Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whatcomMG\/?ref=ts\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1094 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2019\/08\/facebook_ch.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whatcomMG\/?ref=ts\">MG Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whatcom WSU Master Gardeners Recertification for returning Master Gardeners Recertification in the Master Gardener program does not automatically carry forward from year to year. 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