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Volunteer Resources

for Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

Extension Online

Publications

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK

Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Volunteer Commitments

Hours needed to maintain active status in program.

All hours must be accurately entered into Extension Online on or before December 31st annually.

Hours that are incorrectly entered (put in as negative hours, incorrect date, or incorrect year) will be removed when calculating the end-of-year data.

Master Gardener Intern (1st Year)

35 volunteer hours
15 continuing education hours

Certified Master Gardener (Annual)

20 volunteer hours
10 continuing education hours

Emeritus Master Gardener (Application Required)

20 volunteer hours
10 continuing education hours

Alumni Master Gardener

Status for individuals who are no longer active volunteers in the Nevada Extension Master Gardener program.
Left the program in good standing.
Able to join monthly meetings and receive newsletter communications.
Not an active volunteer - cannot volunteer at events or in gardens.

Outreach Resourses

Resources helpful for preparing, executing, and evaluating public outreach programs.

Preparing for Programs

Program Planning Worksheet (Coming soon)
Master Gardener marketing checklist (Coming soon)
Flyer templates

Executing Programs

Evaluating and Tracking Programs

Participant Evaluation (coming soon)
Adult Group Enrollment Form (coming soon)

Statewide Volunteer Opportunities

Statewide Master Gardener Social Media Team

Develop and create organic posts for our statewide social media pages (Facebook and Instagram)
Participate in monthly team meetings
Virtual volunteer opportunity
Contact ExtensionMasterGardener@unr.edu if interested in joining

Statewide Content Review Team

Assist with reviewing, editing, and updating training materials
Work along with content experts
Virtual volunteer opportunity
Contact ExtensionMasterGardener@unr.edu if interested in joining

Search for Excellence: Extension Master Gardener Awards

Statewide Volunteer Recognition - Coming in 2026!

Search for Excellence is the newest statewide recognition program for the Nevada Extension Master Gardener program. This recognition program reflects the David Gibby International Search for Excellence Awards.

Search for Execellene has seven categories:

Community Service
Demonstration Gardens
Innovative Projects
Research (Applied Scientific Methodology)
Special Needs Audiences (Senior, Disabled Audiences or Horticultural therapy)
Workshop or Presentation
Youth Programs

Through the Search for Excellence recognition program, Master Gardeners demonstrate their outstanding contributions to their communities, providing significant learning and impact in the local community. All Search for Excellence applications must show that significant learning took place, with the focus on educating the general public.

All Search for Excellence awards recognize outstanding group projects rather than individuals completing outstanding work. We recommend preparing your application materials prior to completing the application form so you can easily enter your information.

Winning submissions will also be submitted to the David Gibby International Search for Excellence Awards.

Full website coming soon!