Resources For Volunteers

Programs

Research-Based Resources and Recipes

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UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers use Research-Based Resources and Recipes when teaching their food safety and food preservation educational events.

Website Corrections and Suggestions

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Help us improve the UC Master Food Preserver website by using the surveys below:

Corrections Survey: Use this survey to report any errors, outdated details, or unclear information you find on the UC Master Food Preserver website.
Suggestions Survey: Share your ideas for new features, content, or improvements you’d like to see on our website.

Continuing Education Opportunities

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UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers are independently and personally responsible for completing Continuing Education(CE) hours to maintain their technical skills. Visit the Continuing Education Opportunities page to see upcoming webinars, recorded events, and university-driven blogs that can be used to earn continuing education hours.

Administrative Documents

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Administrative Handbook
The UC Master Gardener Program Administrative Handbook will serve as the UC Master Food Preserver Program Administrative Handbook for staff and volunteers, covering the policies and procedures that govern the UC Master Food Preserver Program until the release of the official UC Master Food Preserver Administrative Handbook.

Safety Notes and Manual
UC Master Food Preserver Safety Notes are one-page summaries of information to help you stay healthy and safe while working on home food preservation. The UC Master Food Preserver Safety Manual provides guidance for volunteers on best practices to reduce the risk of injury or illness during UC Master Food Preserver-sponsored activities.

Fingerprinting Information
All UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers must be fingerprinted and pass a Department of Justice background check. Each entity requesting your fingerprints has its own reporting number; this is why you must complete this process even if you have been cleared by another organization in the past. Click here for forms and more information.

Annual Reappointment

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The annual reappointment period for volunteers is from June 1 through June 30. One part of the process is to complete and pass the annual reappointment quiz with a minimum score of 85%. Use the 2025 study guide to answer the questions in the online quiz.

Communication Platforms

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Volunteer Management System (VMS)
Volunteer Management System (VMS) is an online system used by UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and coordinators to manage hours, projects, newsletters, documents, and photo albums.

Collaborative Tools (CT)
Collaborative Tools (CT) is an online system used by UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and coordinators to communicate group information to its members and organize calendar events and documents.