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UNL Extension Horticulture

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Master Gardener Application
I would like to be considered for the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. I understand that if accepted into the Master Gardener Volunteer Program, I am required to complete the scheduled training sessions (approximately 40 hours) and donate an equal number of hours to UNL Extension in approved Master Gardener Volunteer Activities. The volunteer service must be completed by October 31 of the year in which my training was done.

Participants not able to complete their volunteer service between the months of March and October of this year should not sign up for the Master Gardener Program.
First name:  Last name: 
Street address: 
City:  State: 
 Zip: 
Day Phone Number:  Evening Phone Number:
E-mail address: 

Tell us a little about yourself and your gardening interests.


Have you been a Master Gardener in another state? If yes, please list the state, county, dates of participantion, and Master Gardener supervisor's name.


Volunteer Interests

Why are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer?


Are you affiliated with any gardening clubs or other horticulture related organizations? If yes, please list and describe any leadership role within the club(s).


List current and past work experience (with most recent first). Include any other volunteer work in which you participate.
Employer Title Year


List any special skills that you have and are willing to share with the master Gardener program (computer, graphic art, marketing, plant identification, ect.)


Please check the volunteer activities that interest you. Check all that apply.
Answering telephone calls in the Extension Office
Community garden projects
Demonstration garden projects
Plant clinics
Plant sales
Administrative leadership
Newsletter writing and layout
4-H/FFA judging and/or supervising
4-H/FFA coaching
Public presentations
Other interest: (please list below)

Other volunteer ideas:


Note: The Master Gardener program is designed to extend the reach of University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension in counties across the state. Staff in each county determine their need for volunteer help. Depending on the location, classes may be taught in the evening or during the day. The need and time of day for volunteer activities varies from county to county.

Personal References

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in the last seven years? If yes, please give the date, nature and explanation of the offense below.


NOTE: A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from being a Master Gardener volunteer. A criminal record will be considered as it relates to specifics of the volunteer position for which the applicant is applying.

Please provide the following information for two persons, not related to you, who have knowledge of your qualifications.

Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:


Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:

I authorize a representative of the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension office to contact the listed references. I understand that omission or misrepresentation of any information requested is just cause for non-acceptance as a Master Gardener volunteer. If accepted as a volunteer, I agree to abide by the policies of the University of Nebraska Master Gardener volunteer program and those of the University of Nebraska.

I understand that after successful completion of the Master Gardening training, I will be expected to devote a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service to Master Gardener program activities during the summer following my training. My submission of this Master Gardener application indicates that I have read and will adhere to the guidelines in the general position descriptions and with the UNL Extension policies regarding Master Gardeners.