Public Request for assistance from Master Gardener Volunteers
Due to limited staff capacity or the lack of program staff, the following counties are not accepting new requests for Master Gardener Volunteer Assistance: Hancock, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington Counties.
Request for Master Gardener Volunteer Assistance
Thank you for your interest in seeking Master Gardener Volunteer support for your project. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and actively perform public service to promote sustainable horticulture and improve access to fresh produce. Suitable projects are required to:
have an educational benefit to the broad community and/or address food security
align with the UMaine Master Gardener Volunteer Program Mission to foster sustainable gardening practices and enrich the lives of our Master Gardener Volunteers by educating and mentoring gardeners in the community through opportunities to learn, connect with other gardeners, and support community service projects; and,
follow the University of Maine’s nondiscrimination policy.
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Requestors must agree to the following statements in order to be considered. Please check these boxes to indicate agreement:
I acknowledge that project coordinators commit to adhering to the program’s
civil rights policies
and will be asked to sign off on this annually.
Civil Rights Agreement
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Yes, I agree to adhere to the program's civil rights policies.
I acknowledge that as a part of having Master Gardener Volunteers contribute to a project I will be asked to acknowledge their contributions (examples include signage, websites, and newsletters) and provide data for reporting on project impacts.
Acknowledgement and data reporting agreement
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Yes I agree to acknowledgement and data reporting
Project Information
In what county is the project located?
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Please choose a county
Androscoggin
Aroostook
Cumberland
Franklin
Hancock
Kennebec
Knox
Lincoln
Oxford
Penobscot
Piscataquis
Sagadahoc
Somerset
Waldo
Washington
York
Organization
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Organization Mission
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Please give a brief description of your mission.
Name of Project Leader
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The project leader is the point of contact for volunteers and Extension staff.
Email of Project Leader
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Phone
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What kind of assistance are you seeking?
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Speaker/Presentation
One-time Work Day
Ongoing Project Support
Other
If other, please explain the kind of assistance you are seeking (including timeframe, tasks involved, and time commitment)
Will this project involve volunteers working with vulnerable populations (youth/elderly)? Please note: All Master Gardener Volunteers working with vulnerable populations are required to have up to date background checks and may need to undergo additional training.
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No
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Would you prefer an in-person presentation or a virtual presentation?
In- Person
Live, Virtual/Zoom
Please check all that apply
What is the location for this presentation?
What is the preferred format for this presentation?
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PowerPoint
Handouts
Hands-on Activity
What topic would you like our Master Gardener Volunteer to cover?
Native Plants
Pollinators
Vegetables
Fruit Trees and/or Small Fruits
Ornamentals
Soils and Composting
Landscape Design
Other
If other, please explain the topic you'd like covered
Please note: not all topics are available in all areas.
Work Day Date
Work Day Time
Work Day Location
Which focus area will the Master Gardener Volunteers address by volunteering for this work day?
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Food Security/Maine Harvest for Hunger (Gleaning and Growing)
Youth and School Garden Programs
Ecological Landscapes/Sustainable Gardening (Pollinators, Natives, & Invasives Control)
Educational Programming
Accessibility/Therapeutic Gardening
Other (explain below)
Please note: in order to further our mission as an educational resource, our policy does not allow us to strictly provide maintenance labor for gardens or projects that do not also have educational or food security components.
What is the goal of the workday and what kind of work will MGVs be asked to do?
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If you checked Other, please explain additional focus area(s)
Does the organization have the necessary materials and resources for this work day (funding, plant materials, etc.)?
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No
If no, please explain (Example: We are gathering materials now and will have them before the project begins.) :
Will the organization provide tools?
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Yes
No
If no, please explain (Example: we may be short a shovel or two. Please note: Master Gardener Volunteers are unable to supply all tools for a project.)
Example: we may be short a shovel or two. Please note: Master Gardener Volunteers are unable to supply all tools for a project.
Project Name and Location
Which focus area will the Master Gardener Volunteers address by volunteering for this project/event?
Food Security/Maine Harvest for Hunger (Gleaning & Growing)
Youth and School Garden Programs
Ecological Landscapes/Sustainable Gardening (Pollinators, Natives, & Invasives Control)
Educational Programming
Accessibility/Therapeutic Gardening
Other
If you checked Other, please explain additional focus area(s)
How many Master Gardener Volunteers are needed for this project?
What is the time commitment for each Master Gardener Volunteer?
For example: 1-2 hours per week, or 3 hours every other week
Which months will the Master Gardener Volunteers be volunteering for this project?
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Does the organization have the necessary irrigation in place for this project?
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How will the organization support and sustain this project over time? What resources are they prepared to provide?
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Does the organization have the necessary materials and resources for this project (funding, plant materials, etc.)?
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No
If no, please explain (Example: we are gathering resources or funding at this time):
Can the organization provide tools?
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No
If no, please explain:(Example: we may be short one or two shovels. Please note: Master Gardener Volunteers are unable to supply all tools for a project.)
Example: we may be short one or two shovels. Please note: Master Gardener Volunteers are unable to supply all tools for a project.
Please explain the tasks each Master Gardener Volunteer will be performing.
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For example: weeding, watering, assisting with gardening layout and planting, and after-school program assistance.
Please include any additional information that we might find helpful.
Your request will be evaluated based on availability of Master Gardener Volunteers in your area and connection to our mission. Sustainability of the project and involvement of Master Gardener Volunteers will be evaluated on an annual basis.
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