Volunteer code of conduct policy

Engaging volunteers to play pivotal roles that guide and deliver extension programs is central to the success of MU Extension. Volunteers often teach with or on behalf of extension employees. Volunteers will often guide and help deliver programs at the local, regional and state level. It is important, therefore, that we consistently understand the role of volunteers that are so essential to the work of extension. At the same time, we must be clear with our volunteers regarding the context of their role within MU Extension, and within the University of Missouri as a whole.

For the most part, these policies and expectations have existed for several years. It is important — in fairness to our volunteers as valued partners — to be clear about these university, state and federal laws. Because we value our volunteers as fundamentally important to effective extension programs, we owe it to them to communicate clearly as we acknowledge their fundamental contributions.