MASTER GARDENER PROJECT REQUESTS

Guidelines for Requesting Master Gardener Assistance

 Cornell Cooperative Extension’s mission is to enable people to improve their lives and local communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an important part of this organization, serving the community through horticultural education. Our volunteers receive 120 hours of horticultural training in exchange for 100 hours of volunteer service in the community.  

The Master Gardener Program receives requests for assistance from many local organizations.  All requests are screened by our Project Review Committee to see if it meets our mission goals and is viable. Once a project is approved, it is presented to the group for volunteers.  

The following steps will help guide you through the project request process:  

1.   All organizations requesting Master Gardener assistance must complete the attached Project Request Form. Please feel free to attach additional information, sketches or photos and return it to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.  

2.   Requests are reviewed to determine if they fit into Cornell Cooperative Extension’s mission. They should have some type of educational component, whether it is interaction with the general public or training for members of your organization. Projects requesting maintenance activities such as pruning, weeding, moving materials are likely to be denied unless your request is for training within your organization.  

3.   Upon review, the request may be denied. Requests that are accepted are presented to our Master Gardener volunteers at the next monthly meeting. Please allow several weeks for this process.  At various times, due to other ongoing projects and volunteer interests, the project may not be pursued.  

If you have any questions about our Master Gardener Volunteer Program or your request for assistance, please contact:  

CLICK HERE FOR REQUEST FORM