Success StoryMaster Gardener Volunteer Development



Master Gardener Volunteer Development

Author: Faye Kuosman

Planning Unit: Woodford County CES

Major Program: Master Gardener

Plan of Work: Leadership and Volunteer Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The mission of the Woodford County Extension Master Gardener (WCEMG) volunteer program is to share research-based horticultural knowledge and practices, cultivate community collaborations, supports project-based volunteer activities and inspire change to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet. 

The WCEMG group has grown significantly over the last two years with the development of leadership opportunities for members. The horticulture agent collaborated with specialists in the department of Community and Leadership Development to offer zoom trainings during covid such as discovering your personality type and how that relates to being an effective leader. The horticulture agent then worked with members to appoint them as chairs/leaders of volunteer projects developed by the group. The agent also worked with the group to develop content priorities, program goals, and action areas. 

Members have now taken active roles as leaders in the group and have developed volunteer projects that support the mission of the program and the extension office. 







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