Opportunity:
Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener™ Volunteer
Purpose:
To provide research-based and objective information and educational programs on sustainable home horticulture to the general public.
Brief description of the opportunity:
- Answers general public questions and inquiries about gardening, landscape maintenance, pest management, and related topics by telephone; at clinics, demonstrations, workshops, or informal classes; or in other ways possible and practical.
- Cooperates with the assistance of local OSU Extension faculty and staff.
- Maintains accurate records, including volunteer hours, public contacts, client questions, and contact information.
- May assist in the preparation of specific educational resources.
Requirements:
- Must be available to participate in the training program for Master Gardener volunteers.
- Must be available to provide volunteer service to OSU Extension during the year that training is completed, and equivalent to the number of hours of training received.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with the public by telephone, personal contact, group contact, or in writing.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services.
- Should have some knowledge and skills in introductory horticulture and related areas.
- Should enjoy working with people. Supervision
- The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support.
Supervision:
The county Extension faculty with responsibility for the local Master Gardener program provides overall supervision and support. Immediate supervision and support may be provided by a program assistant or a program coordinator, if available.
