Reports To: Keith Patton, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Coordinator

General Description: Advises on FY&N principles for residential sites and homeowner associations.

Principle Duties:

• Assist class participants on selecting the right plant for the right place.
• Advice on plant characteristics (height, diameter, growth habit, salt tolerance, sun, shade, temperature ranges)
• Provide information on flower color, thorns, toxicity, wildlife attracting qualities, potential pests, disease, or particular maintenance concerns

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of the Master Gardener training program
• Successful completion of advanced FY&N training
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Desire to learn more about plants, pests and landscape design
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Dependable and reliable
• Deal courteously with the public

General Office 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 commitment
• Bring favorite gardening book(s) as a resource

Staff Responsibilities:

• Schedule workshops
• Provide IFAS publications for class attendees
• Bring assorted garden books as resource materials
• Provide other props and resources for use in landscape design
• Support MGs ideas and recommendations