Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
Want to become a Master Gardener?
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension volunteer program is a selective process. You are invited to fill out all forms and applications, complete an interview and submit a check for training fees ($185.00) if selected to participate. Fees will be used to reimburse speakers for travel, professional development opportunities for Extension staff, and miscellaneous class materials. If selected for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program you will be expected to complete a background check, attend all training classes and programs and volunteer 50 hours after graduation of the training program to the Greene County Extension Office or projects approved by the Extension office. Applications can be picked up at the Greene County Extension Office (1180 C. Weldon Smith Drive, Suite 110, Greensboro, GA 30642) or downloaded from the links below. Applications that do not include the signed volunteer agreement form will not be considered. The schedule for formal instruction will be published as soon as we have attained a full class.
Have a question about this opportunity? Contact C. Monte Stephens, Greene County Extension Ag & Natural Resources Agent and County Extension Coordinator, at 706-453-2083 or cmonte@uga.edu .Completed applications can be mailed, scan and email, or hand-delivered to: Greene County Extension, 1180 C. Weldon Smith Drive, Suite 110, Greensboro, GA 30642.
UGA Extension is charged with providing unbiased, research–based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. One of the five state initiates of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program is to increase awareness concerning the importance of environmental stewardship. If you would like help with an urban agriculture issue or would like to learn more about Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program please contact The Greene County Extension Office at 706 453 2083 or complete the contact form below and a Master Gardener will contact you to troubleshoot your issue.
Deadline to apply EXTENDED to November 15th
General Information
The Greene County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will be holding various sessions on a host of topics sure to interest the expert gardener as well as the novice. For more information about the Greene County Master Gardeners, you may contact the extension office at (706) 453-2083.
