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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County Updated 2

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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County Updated 2

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    1. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County Updated 2/21/2012 How to Become a Certified Master Gardener

    2. What We Will Cover Primary role of Master Gardeners Master Gardener certification How the Master Gardener program fits with Extension Mentor Program

    3. Primary Role Mission - Master Gardeners support the Extension Agent by providing science-based education and information that addresses local issues and needs in the field of horticulture... Volunteer activities are directly or indirectly related to educating the community, i.e. public outreach.

    4. Examples of How We Educate

    7. Additional Examples Write unpaid horticulture articles for newsletters Work with Community Gardens Create your own projects Participate in MGA committee work Research, prep, and travel time counts too

    8. Reaching Certification How to achieve certification: Finish the MG training course Perform 50 volunteer hours within 13 months of completing the MG class Attend public outreach information session

    11. Mentor Coordinators Betty Loos Tom Konzem

    12. Overwhelmed? A Certified MG will mentor you through your certification year by: Helping you get acquainted with the MGA structure Helping you connect with other MGs Answering questions ….or helping you find the answers Helping you select volunteer opportunities

    13. Mentee Commitment Attend the Certification Plan Workshop Communicate with mentor during certification year

    14. Mentor Program Mentors are matched with Associate MGs upon request (submit Volunteer Information Sheet today) Mentoring Partners are matched by 3 criteria 1. Area of horticulture interest 2. Area of volunteer interest 3. Location Mentors and Associate MGs attend the Certification Plan workshop to learn more about each other’s styles and preferences and to determine what volunteer opportunities you will be most likely to enjoy

    15. Important Dates Master Gardener Association Class Welcome Date: May 16, 2012, 6:30pm Location: Cottonwood (exact location TBD) Certification Plan Workshop Date: May 23, 2012 – 8:30am – 10:00am Location: Camp Verde High School?? Public Outreach Information Session Date: May 23, 2012 – 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Camp Verde High School??

    16. Too Much Information???? Now that you see how it all fits together, enjoy the rest of your training. More information will be provided later.

    17. Website http://extension.arizona.edu/yavapai click on Master Gardener Program click on Yavapai County Master Gardener Volunteer Documents Assignment - before May 16th Review Program Policy Review Terms of Agreement

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