Each year people express interest in the Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteer Program based on the encounters with volunteers within the community. Our volunteers work hard providing an invaluable service to the community by extending UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
When selecting volunteers to carry out your program’s mission, we often spend ample time on parts of the marketing and training sector. Over time, the program begins to operate in a robotic manner as we continue with the annual components ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
One of the pledges that all 4-H members make is to pledge "my hands to larger service" and while that can be accomplished many different ways, a great opportunity to consider is through the Community Pride service-learning program! Service ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Story written by Elise Cassie. Each year, Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) recognizes a partner, facilitator, and educator who have made exceptional contributions to the program. This year, awardees include Friends of MacArthur Beach ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers
Holiday Giving Tree Samara Purvis Family & Consumer Science Agent The gift of giving is a voluntary action that is done without the expectation of something in return. Although I feel the reward that one receives in return is knowing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Co-authored by Alyssa Vinson and David Outerbridge Wakeful in early morning, cool air, clear sky, what would the morning sun bring to light and sight? Intensification, quick turns, bundling up loved ones and properties. The day after Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County is hosting a food drive October 17th-October 30th. Food Insecurity in Seminole County and Beyond: Food security is often defined as having a sufficient amount of and reliable access to nutritional, culturally ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
What is the Master Gardener Program? The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a citizen-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and the residents of Florida. The program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes