Master Composter Volunteer Training Application

The Master Composter Training Program is part of the County of Santa Cruz Recycling Program. The program relies on the services of Master Composter volunteers to provide staffing for public outreach events and training workshops to educate residents of Santa Cruz County who wish to learn about the benefits of composting. Before completing the application, please review the current training schedule and the volunteer service commitment below to ensure that you can fully participate in the Master Composter Volunteer program.

MASTER COMPOSTER VOLUNTEER SERVICE COMMITMENT
I, the undersigned, agree to volunteer my services to the County of Santa Cruz for the Home Composting Program. I acknowledge and agree that there is no salary or other compensation to be provided by the County for my services as a volunteer.

I understand that I will not be covered by the County’s Workers Compensation during the course and scope of my volunteer services to the County.

In addition, I release and discharge the County of Santa Cruz, Ecology Action and Organic Recyclers Anonymous from all actions, claims, losses, or demands that I, my heirs, spouse, guardians, legal representatives, or assignees may now or later have for any property damage arising or resulting from my volunteer service or activities.

DURING TRAINING AND/OR SERVICE AS A MASTER COMPOSTER VOLUNTEER, I AGREE TO:

1) Attend evening training classes and Saturday field trips (except those dates listed on this application), as well as complete all reading assignments and the Master Composter Certification Exam.

2) Volunteer at a minimum of five outreach events to perform composting education and outreach in Santa Cruz County within one year of graduation, and volunteer at a minimum of one outreach event each year thereafter.

3) Attend at least one continuing education event per year after graduation to maintain my Master Composter certification status.

Fields marked with an * are required before submission.

I am applying for:
*	I have read and understood the above requirements.
*	I commit to participate in the Master Composter Program as described above
* NAME :
* EMAIL :
* ADDRESS:
* CITY:
* STATE:	ZIP:
* DAY TELEPHONE:
* EVENING TELEPHONE:
* HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS PROGRAM?
* WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A MASTER COMPOSTER?
* Describe your experience in educating or giving presentations to adults or school groups:
* CURRENT EMPLOYER:
* YOUR POSITION:
* List hobbies/special interests/skills you can bring to the program:
* DO YOU SPEAK SPANISH?
Based on the current Master Composter Training schedule, are there any classes you will be unable to attend?
* PLEASE LIST
* Most volunteer activities occur on weekends from April-October. On average, how many times will you be available to volunteer on weekends during the following times of the year?	March-May June-August September-October