{"id":27,"date":"2026-07-27T09:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-09-17T16:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T20:28:33","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/volunteer","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Master Gardener mission statement is:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To assist Cooperative Extension by training Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide unbiased horticultural information to Georgians through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of the University of Georgia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/programs-services\/georgia-master-gardener-extension-volunteer-program.html\">Learn more about Georgia Master Gardeners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Master Gardeners of Walton County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You want to become a Master Gardener?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/2026TraineeClass-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Master Gardener Trainee Class.\" class=\"wp-image-340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/2026TraineeClass-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/2026TraineeClass-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/2026TraineeClass-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/2026TraineeClass.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newly selected Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Interns are required to undergo 13 weeks of horticultural training courses, pass a comprehensive exam, and are expected to log 50 hours on service projects before they can officially become a Master Gardener.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walton County New Master Gardener Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trainee class:<\/strong> Sept &#8211; first week of December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship:<\/strong>Following  January &#8211; November. Interns begin working on 50 hours of service projects. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduation<\/strong> is in December after earning the 50 Intern hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain status of a Master Gardener a  volunteer must work at least 25 Hours of service projects and continuing education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are many ways to earn your intern hours:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/MGsFarmersMarket-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardeners working the booth at the Monroe Farmers Market.\" class=\"wp-image-345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/MGsFarmersMarket-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/MGsFarmersMarket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/MGsFarmersMarket-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/MGsFarmersMarket.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Master Gardeners working the booth at the Monroe Farmers Market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardeners potting plants for the Plant Sale.\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/Plant-Pots-for-the-Plant-Sale.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plant Sale preparation. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/BW.Working-in-the-ELG-Garden-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener picking a tomato.\" class=\"wp-image-347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/BW.Working-in-the-ELG-Garden-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/BW.Working-in-the-ELG-Garden-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/BW.Working-in-the-ELG-Garden-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/cultivatewalton\/files\/2026\/09\/BW.Working-in-the-ELG-Garden.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Work in the Experimental Learning Garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in becoming a Walton County Master Gardener we will start taking applications in April -May 2026. Applications are due to the Walton County Extension Office by June 1st. Selection interviews and acceptance notifications will occur through out the summer. Training classes will begin in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c0bc9f7e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:waltonmg@uga.edu\">Contact the Walton County Master Gardeners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Master Gardener mission statement is: To assist Cooperative Extension by training Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide unbiased horticultural information to Georgians through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of the University of Georgia. 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