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Become a Chesapeake Master Gardener
Chesapeake
City Office
Agriculture
Department
310
Shea Drive
Chesapeake,
Virginia 23322-5571
757/382-6348
FAX: 757/382-6665
E-mail:
mikeand@vt.edu
Dear Master Gardener Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer educator for
the Virginia Master Gardener program in the City of Chesapeake.
The Master Gardener program is a volunteer educational partnership
between Virginia Cooperative Extension and the citizens of the
Commonwealth by providing research-based information from both
Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. The Chesapeake
Master Gardener Volunteer program is one of the ways Virginia
Cooperative Extension teaches citizens how to beautify their
communities, learn the art and science of horticulture, protect
air and water quality, and maintain our environment for future
generations. We are proud of the Master Gardener Volunteers who,
in exchange for a university supported education in Environmental
Horticulture, volunteer their time to share that information with
others in their community.
The Chesapeake Master Gardener volunteer program is open to all
residents of the city of Chesapeake. Potential applicants are
required to attend one of two orientation sessions or schedule a
meeting with the Horticulture Agent. The orientations will
be held on Thursday, October 15, 2008 at Russell
Memorial Library from 10:00 to 11:00 am and again on Thursday,
October 22, 2008 at the Agricultural Extension Trailer from
2:00 to 3:00 pm (click here
for directions). At the session you will learn
about the program, meet current Master Gardeners and be given an
application for the program. Upon completion of the application we
will answer your questions and make sure you understand the nature
of this volunteer organization.
The training program is extensive. You will attend 50 hours+ of
training covering major horticultural topics. The Master Gardener
Handbook serves as the text for this training and will be a
resource for your use as a Master Gardener volunteer educator. The
cost for this class, including the Master Gardener Handbook, is
approximately $100. The classes begin in January. Sessions will be
held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 am to Noon concluding in April with graduation. Attendance for all of the
classes is important; no more than three (3) classes can be
missed.
As a Master Gardener Intern you must contribute a minimum of 50
volunteer hours sharing sound horticulture information with the
citizens of Chesapeake within 1 year of the completion of the
training. To remain an active Master Gardener, you must contribute
at least 20 volunteer hours teaching in the community and receive
at least 8 hours of approved re-certification training
yearly.
Enrollment is limited and the class is filled on a first
come/first served basis, so if you are interested please respond
promptly. If you have any questions concerning the Master Gardener
program, please contact me at the Chesapeake Extension Office
(382-6348).
Sincerely,
Mike
Michael Andruczyk
Extension
Agent, Horticulture
The Chesapeake Office is a part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, an educational outreach program of
Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. We provide research based information through a system of campus and locally based educators.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.
Last update: Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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