Members are responsible for tracking and reporting Advanced Training and Volunteer Service hours. All Master Naturalist Chapters use the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to report their hours. Click on the button below to enter your hours. Remember to enter your hours weekly. You have 45 days from the date of your service/training to enter your hours.
Requesting a New Opportunity:
The current list of opportunities for chapter Advanced Training and Volunteer Service may be found at this link:
Current Opportunities with descriptions
Email GBAC Membership if you need an opportunity added to your profile or if you need additional help.
Training and Reference Materials
Below are several tools to help you update your information and enter hours:
VMS 2025 Training Presentation- power point
How to update profile and background check permission – power point
TXMN How to enter Master Naturalist Hours (YouTube)
How to remove opportunities from your selection list (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
We’ve assembled a number of frequently asked questions regarding the use of VMS. Please check to see if your question has been asked and answered before. Here’s the link:
Frequently Asked VMS Questions
However, if you don’t find the answers here, please reach out to a member of the GBAC team for additional assistance. Thanks for your patience in using the system!
TMN VMS Portal
For more detailed information on the Volunteer Management System, click on this link to reach the States VMS portal: