New Volunteer Onboarding
We're so glad that you decided to join us in 2026! Your background check has cleared, your Safety of Minors training is complete, and you have registered to the Horticultural Core Course.
Before You Start
Below are a few housekeeping items that we recommend tackling before you officially get started in January. These will help you hit the ground running next year.
Create your Website Account
Make a volunteer account on our website so you can access the behind-the-scenes information & resources.
RSVP for Welcome Event
Complete the Skills & Interest Survey
Take a few minutes to tell us about your skills, knowledges, experience and preferences.
Download theOnline Resources Tool
Volunteers use a lot of online tools. Use this cheat sheet to find a list of the most common websites, and record your usernames& passwords.
Primary Contacts
This is your Support Team during your internship. Add these names to your email contact list/address book. You will be getting email and phone messages from them this year and you don't want your email's spam/junk filter to delete them.
Darren Lochner
Brianna Gohde
Susie Deshon
Travis Sandland
Master Gardener State Leadership Team
Use this contact for information outside of Ramsey County.
(e) mgweb@umn.edu
SignUp Genius
Invitations for activities will come from this Sender; don't miss out!
(e) info@signupgenius.com
Recommended Reading
There's a lot to know about being a volunteer for the University of MN Extension. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these resources
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University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Volunteer Manual
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University of Minnesota Board of Regents Code of Conduct
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University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Policy on Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
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University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Standards of Behavior