Overview of Volunteer Associations and Groups Tools
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Youth Protection Standards
All volunteers 18 years of age and older who will have direct contact with young people must have a criminal background check. This is part of Extension=s Youth Protection Standards program, which was implemented to ensure a safe and positive environment for young people and adult volunteers. Details may be found in the Youth Protection Standards Reference Guide.

Position descriptions
Having volunteer position descriptions helps ensure that volunteers will be successful. Position descriptions make it clear what the responsibilities of a volunteer will be and what the expectations are for the volunteer=s performance. The standard position description adopted for TCE includes the following:

Title
Advisor
Purpose
Benefits to the volunteer
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Time required
Resources

Additional reading:

Texas Master Gardener Management Guide. 2002. Texas AgriLife Extension Service. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu

Burkham, A. and M. Couch. 2004. Youth Protection Standards Reference Guide. Texas AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

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