{"id":225,"date":"2010-08-10T11:08:07","date_gmt":"2010-08-10T15:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T20:10:52","slug":"role-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/maine-extension-homemakers\/role-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Extension Homemaker Volunteers Role Description"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Location<\/h3>\n<p>Homemaker groups are located in most Maine counties. Each office has a list of local groups and their contact information. If your county does not currently have any active groups, we encourage you to ask about independent membership or starting a new group.<\/p>\n<h3>Objective<\/h3>\n<p>Maine Extension Homemakers is a volunteer group whose goals are to develop leadership, support worthy community causes, and promote University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s educational programs in all parts of Maine.<\/p>\n<p>This group remains tied to strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community.<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>Maine Extension Homemaker membership is open to anyone who is interested in educating and serving the members of the Homemakers and the community.<\/p>\n<h3>Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p>Volunteers generally meet monthly, participate in educational programs, and identify community projects they want to support. Each group has their own dynamics, so interested volunteers are encouraged to connect with a local group to find out more.<\/p>\n<h3>Time Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Local Homemaker groups generally meet for several hours each month; specifics depend on the group you join. Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/county-offices\/\">UMaine Extension county office<\/a> for detailed information.<\/p>\n<h3>Training\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>Interested volunteers can attend a monthly meeting prior to joining a Homemaker group, or elect to shadow a current member. Leadership positions are available. The monthly meeting serves as a formal check-in and support for volunteers and gives members a chance to enhance professional relationships with other group members.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A connection to UMaine Extension and access to our many resources<\/li>\n<li>A leadership role within a well established organization<\/li>\n<li>Connection to the community and UMaine Extension program areas<\/li>\n<li>Recognition and professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Supervisor<\/h3>\n<p>Each county office has a UMaine Extension staff liaison assigned to Maine Extension Homemakers. Please contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/county-offices\/\">UMaine Extension county office<\/a> for more information and to be connected with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location Homemaker groups are located in most Maine counties. Each office has a list of local groups and their contact information. 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