University of Maryland Extension

Volunteer Resources

Being a Volunteer

About the Program

Below lists an overview of program information and resources for Master Gardener Coordinators and Master Gardener Volunteers. 

Logos

  • Logo User Guides
  • Links to Logo Files
  • PowerPoint Slide Templates
  • Master Gardener Program Logos
  • Master Gardener Subset Program Logos
         Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
         Bay-Wise
         Composting
         Grow It Eat It
         Native Plants
         Pollinators

Policy Materials

  • Become a Volunteer
  • University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Policies and Guidelines
  • University of Maryland Policies

Record and Report Volunteer Data

  • Access the Volunteer Management System (VMS) to report volunteer service hours, continuing education hours, and direct contact demographic data

UME Master Gardener Shop 

  • Master Gardener Handbook
  • Master Gardener Branded Merchandise
  • Program Supplies

Educational Resources

Continuing Education Opportunities 

  • List of Webinars, Classes, and Other Events
  • Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Annual Training Conference

Grow It Eat It Teaching Resources

  • Mission, Vision, and Program Overview
  • Additional Resources

Teaching Tools, Templates, and Presentations

  • Organizational Flow Chart
  • PowerPoint Slide Templates
  • Grow It Eat It Presentations
  • HGIC Resources
  • Additional Teaching Tools

Year of the...

  • Resources for Year of the... Master Gardener activities

Communication Materials

Annual Reports

  • Archived Master Gardener & Home and Garden Information Center Annual Reports

Newsletters

  • View Current and Past State Master Gardener Newsletters
  • Subscription Button

Statewide Meeting Minutes

  • Grow It Eat It Statewide Meeting Minutes
  • Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic Statewide Meeting Minutes

Home and Garden Information Center Resources

To view HGIC resources that are useful for Master Gardener Volunteers, please visit the Teaching Tools, Templates, and Presentations web page.

  • Learn more about plants and gardening and how to identify and manage pests and problems.
  • Get help with your gardening questions via Ask an Expert. This online platform puts you directly in touch with horticultural experts to help answer gardening questions.
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Master Gardener
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