Reports To: Linda Seals, Master Gardener Coordinator
General Description: Communicates University of Florida based gardening information to the public at various sites (e.g., Green Markets, Mounts Botanical Garden, South Florida Fair, Environmental Events)
Principle Duties:
- Answers homeowner/client gardening and landscaping questions
- Select appropriate information to mail to clients (give this information to the secretary for mailing
- Assists in the set and take-down of displays
- Write up unknown plant and pest samples on PBC diagnostic forms for further investigation
- Record clientele contacts
- Distributes University of Florida publications to clients as needed
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the Master Gardener training program
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Desire to learn more about plants and their pests
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Dependable and reliable
- Deal courteously with the public
Procedures:
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Dress appropriately for professional office work and meeting with the public
- Wear your Master Gardener name badge
- Arrive on time
- Call if you cannot keep your scheduled time
Staff Responsibilities:
- Provide training to enhance diagnostic skills (e.g., advanced Master Gardener training, workshops, field trips)
- Maintain publications inventory
- Send requested publications to clientele as needed
- Provide current and updated information as it becomes available
