Admin Handbook The UC Master Food Preserver Program Administrative Handbook for program staff and volunteers covers the policies and procedures that govern the UC Master Food Preserver Program, an educational and public service component of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR).

Policies and Core Values Program policies and core values were established to ensure the educational and administrative integrity of all UC Master Food Preserver Program activities. The UC Master Food Preserver Program Administrative Handbook covers the policies and core values that govern the UC Master Food Preserver Program, an educational and public service component of UC ANR. 

Reappointment Annual reappointment is a requirement for all volunteers working with UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Reporting Child Abuse University of California Policy on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CANRA): Effective Jan. 1, 2013, employees and administrators whose duties bring them into contact with children on a regular basis, including UC Cooperative Extension program coordinators and representatives, are mandated reporters for child abuse or neglect.

Safety Resources 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.

Strategic Plan The UC Master Food Preserver Program Strategic Plan will be developed to improve program efficiency and ensure goals and structure of the statewide program align with the Strategic Vision of UC ANR. The UC Master Food Preserver Program Strategic Plan will outline program goals and objectives.

Volunteer appointment occurs after completing training, passing an examination, signing paperwork, securing background investigation clearance, and satisfactorily completing other related requirements, volunteer trainees are proposed by program staff to the local UCCE County Director for appointment as certified UC Master Food Preserver volunteers.

Volunteer Management System (VMS) is an online system designed and built by the ANR Web Action Team. VMS is used by UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and coordinators to manage time (hours), projects, newsletters, documents, and photo albums. This section also includes information about reappointment procedures and contact reporting. 

Collaborative Tools (CT) is an online system used by UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and coordinators to communicate group information to its members. In addition to the discussion page, CT has a document manager, calendar, and task functions.