Become an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer
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Collapse ▲Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are an essential component of NC State Extension and assist local county horticulture agents in various aspects of home horticulture: from answering gardening questions to becoming involved with and teaching in school and community gardens. Volunteers are involved in a wide variety of activities throughout Haywood County and receive ongoing advanced training programs year-round.
Do you love to teach others about gardening?
Do you enjoy answering gardening questions? Are you looking to be involved with a vibrant volunteer community? Do you want to learn more about gardening?
Thank you for your interest in the Extension Master Gardener program in Haywood County! Our next class will start in September. Please complete the following steps to be considered for our 2024 Extension Master Gardener class:
- Please fill out our volunteer interest form for Haywood County or call our office at (828) 456-3575.
- Attend one of our informational sessions:
- Wednesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Haywood County Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC. Register for Info Session.
- Monday, August 12 at 2 p.m. Haywood County Library – Canton Branch, 11 Pennsylvania Ave, Canton, NC Register for Info Session.
- Complete a volunteer application and return to the Haywood County Center. Applications will be accepted for the 2024 class until August 23, 2024.
- Haywood Application (Word)
- Haywood Application (PDF)
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program by September 6, 2024. Class size is limited so we recommended completing your application early. Once accepted the class fee of $175 (Cash or Check) will be due by September 13, 2024. Scholarships are available.
- Save the date for our classes starting with our orientation on Thursday, September 19 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the same time October 1 through November 21, 2024.
- After completing 40 hours of coursework, Extension Master Gardener interns will be required to complete 40 volunteer hours to become a certified Master Gardener volunteer.
- Master Gardener volunteers must continue to volunteer 20 hours/year and complete 10 hours/year of continuing education to maintain their certification.
Connecting people to horticulture through science-based education and outreach.