Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer 2023 Class
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Collapse ▲Interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer for Lenoir County? Read below to find out how to get the application!
Applications are due Jan. 20, 2023 for our class that begins in February!
Become a Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
Who are Extension Master℠ Gardener Volunteers (EMGV)?
An EMGV works under the direction of N.C. Cooperative Extension. As a volunteer you are trained to assist the local extension office by providing information that is research- based pertaining to maintaining gardens, lawns, landscapes, and houseplants in ways that protect health and natural resources.
Master Gardeners are those who:
Work closely with the horticultural agent in Lenoir County.
Expand your horticultural knowledge to share with others’ Meet & network with other gardeners
Volunteer your time and give back to the community
Opportunities Lenoir EMGVs have?
- Attend monthly meetings (2nd Tuesday at 2 p.m. each
month) Organize and hold plant sales - Work in the native and community garden.
- Educating about horticulture at the Lenoir County Fair
- Serve the community
The application process:
- Selection is application-based on:
- Commitment to volunteering in sharing horticultural
knowledge - Ability to volunteer on weekdays
- A working email address & basic internet skills
- Commitment to volunteering in sharing horticultural
- Pass a background check
- NO prior horticultural knowledge is required
Steps to become a LC Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
While applying. requirements to keep in mind:
- $140 non-refundable class fee (includes your handbook and state dues)
- The course meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Feb.-March (roughly 20 classes) - Students must not miss more than 2 classes
- All handouts are available in google drive for the participant
After the training course:
- Interns complete 40 volunteer hours by the end of the year
- After the internship 20 volunteer hours and 10 educational hours are required yearly to remain active
For an application and more information contact our Horticultural Agent Paige Petticrew at paige_petticrew@ncsu.edu