Acknowledgements
This toolkit was developed by Debbie Bennett, MPH, Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health, and Candace Rodman, MS, Associate Professor in College of Health Sciences, and guided by the work of Lisa Washburn, DPH, Associate Vice Chancellor of Extension and Engagement.
Thank you to community reviewers Alan Gaggini and Wanda Gard for providing feedback on the feasibility of this program.
Content reviewed by Cassidy Palmer, Liz Harrison, Bethany Bachmann, Sara Bridgewater, Jollyn Tyryfter and Jackie Spainhower.
Supporting materials
I. Press release
Customize and send out this press release to local media outlets to spread the word about the program and recruit volunteers.
II: Recruitment flyer
For marketing/recruitment, download, edit (add your contact information) and print this flyer and post it in community centers, local businesses and other places where people regularly meet.
III: Funding Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms and understanding between the MU Extension Council and the Extension Changemakers regarding the management of awarded funds. Funds for projects will be held within an account designated by the county Extension council at the county level. Funding requests can be made by completing the Funding MOU document and will require approval at monthly Extension council meetings.
IV: Volunteer Code of Conduct
MU Extension has a volunteer Code of Conduct policy for all volunteer programs. All currently active volunteers must agree to these standards of conduct by signing an MU Extension agreement and submit this form on an annual basis.