We appreciate your interest in the Rockwall County Extension Certified Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. Please fill out this application to help us get to know you better. Don’t feel intimidated by the questions. We are not looking for “experts”, but it helps us to know a little bit about you, and your gardening and volunteer experience. Thanks for your cooperation!

Select volunteer project areas of interst to you. You will not be required to complete all areas you check on the application. 

Completed applications must be submitted by June 24, 2023. Cost $200.00 - due upon acceptance into program. Additional information will be provided after June 24th and before the informational meeting in July. Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Suite B, Rockwall, Texas 75087. Questions can be sent to rockwallmg@ag.tamu.edu or call 972-204-7660.

Submit this form electronically along with the application.

I wish to become a Rockwall County Extension Volunteer Master Gardener.  I understand that to be certified as an Extension Master Gardener, I must complete the 12-week classroom training instruction, finish all quizzes/exams with an average score of 85% or higher, present a ten minute talk on an approved topic, complete 72 hours of volunteer hands-on training work and report my work hours through an online process.  I understand that 3 hours of my hands-on training must be spent at the Rockwall County Master Gardener Office assisting clientele and office staff of Texas AgriLife Extension Service with horticulture related questions and programming.  At least 6 hours will also be spent in the Discovery Garden.  I understand that I can sign up for more than one hands-on project and volunteer more than the required number of hours.

Before becoming an Intern, I must pass a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension required background screen. If I am accepted as a Rockwall County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer intern, I will abide by all regulations and recommendations of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Master Gardener program, and the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association.  I agree to provide Texas A&M University/ land grant university research-based pest control recommendations even if they include synthetic chemical practices.

I understand that as a Rockwall County Extension Master Gardener, I am a representative of the Rockwall County Extension Office, serving under the supervision of the County Extension Agent - Agriculture/Natural Resources.  I agree to represent the Extension Office and Association in a professional manner and reflect a positive image, respect civil rights, confidences and clientele information, and to enjoy my volunteer time.