Extension
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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.16) | 11 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.14) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.9) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.8) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.15) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.1) | 11 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.3) | 356 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 263 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 42 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.10) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.2) | 11 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
Author: Kara Back
Major Program: Master Gardener
The motivation and retention of volunteers are increasingly important to organizations that depend on adult volunteers (Van Horn, Flanagan, & Thomson, 1999). Effective training programs enable volunteer leaders to develop sets of skills, receive rewards, and experience social affiliation. These are all key motivators for adult volunteer leader participation and retention (Hall, 1995; Rouse & Clawson, 1992). A considerable amount of time and resources, on the part of both volunteer a
