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Download Log Book and Summary
Scroll to the middle of this page and click on the downloads. Read the memorandum of understanding. Enter the user name and password. hcmg (same for both entries). A word document will download. Complete this form and email to kseals@hallcounty.org by December 15 of each year.
You need to complete the log book and the Annual summary.
Your hours are not considered complete until you have filled out the summary form.
GEORGIA MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
As a Master Gardener, I understand that the Master Gardener Badge is only to be worn in a voluntary capacity and is not be worn to work or any other moneymaking capacity. I will not use my Master Gardener Status to promote any commercial activity or private business. I understand that violation of this policy may cause immediate withdrawal of all certification privileges. I understand that as a Georgia Master Gardener, I am a representative of the University of Georgia and as such, discrimination of any kind is not acceptable and could result in immediate loss of certification privileges. I agree that any non commercial pesticide or cultural recommendations given will be in accordance with published University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service recommendations. I understand that if I wish to continue my membership with the Georgia Master Gardener Association, it is my responsibility to renew that directly with GMGA. I understand membership in GMGA is not mandatory although if I am not a member in good standing, I could be excluded from participation in GMGA activities such as Advanced Training Certification, annual conferences, receiving newsletters, etc.
Dismissal
Grounds for immediate dismissal of a Master Gardener may include but are not limited to: being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while performing volunteer assignment; theft of property; misuse of funds, equipment or materials; illegal, violent or unsafe acts; inappropriate use of the Master Gardener Title or Badge and abuse/mistreatment of clients or co-workers. Proper written documentation for dismissal is required.
ENTER HCMG in both boxes for the downloads
What counts as Master Gardener volunteer service
Educational
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Children’s Programs. Conducted for ages 0-18 at 4-H clubs, libraries, schools, gardens, camps.
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Civic or Garden club presentations. Speaking engagements, demonstrations, etc.
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Planning or maintaining demonstration gardens and conducting educational tours at gardens.
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Judging flower shows, vegetable shows, horticultural shows, etc.
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Preparing exhibits about Master Gardener Program, horticultural topics or environmental topics including slide presentations.
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Work performed at Extension office including answering phone questions, general office duties, and helping walk-in clients.
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Work done with Habitat for Humanity that is related to gardening, landscaping or composting and focusing on educating the other volunteers and prospective homeowner.
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Visits to homeowner gardens or landscapes that involve educating the homeowner including phone consultations from one’s own home.
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Producing newsletters for homeowners or Master Gardeners.
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Magazine or newspaper articles written by or compiled by MG’s with Extension approval and single articles published in newsletters.
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Organizing or working at plant clinics at various places
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Assisting with research project or conducting research for and writing fact sheets, brochures, etc.
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Teaching scheduled classes for adults ages 18+ including preparation time.
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Writing, performing, producing TV and Radio programs related to gardening, etc.
Administrative
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Serving on Extension or other advisory groups related to your being a Master Gardener.
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Time served as GMGA Officer, director, or committee member making calls, attending board or committee meetings, writing letters, etc.
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Work performed helping to administrate local program - maintaining mailing lists, databases, web pages, writing grants, etc. Includes time served as officer of local association attending board or committee meetings and preparing for and conducting regular association meetings.
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Other work approved by Extension Office or State Program.
What does not count as Master Gardener volunteer service
· Any service for which you receive compensation.
· Attending general Local Association, GMGA or International Association meetings unless you are helping in some capacity.
· Advanced or other training which you were not involved in setting up or teaching.
Attending flower shows, events, classes, activities etc. that you did not help to set up, teach at.
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