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- Title
Reasons for Volunteering as a Mississippi Master Gardener.
- Authors
Wilson, Jeffrey C.; Newman, Michael E.
- Abstract
The purpose of the study reported here was to describe current Master Gardener perceptions of the Mississippi Master Gardener program. Participation was voluntary, and the participants were chosen through a computerized random sampling, with a total of 233 completing the online survey. Motivation was described through six functions: Understanding, Values, Enhancement, Protect, Social, and Career. Results showed that Master Gardeners' highest ranked reasons for volunteering were related to the Understanding, Values, and Enhancement functions. They volunteered to learn more about horticulture and to help others. This will assist County Directors and Master Gardener groups in recruiting and retaining Master Gardener volunteers.
- Subjects
MISSISSIPPI; VOLUNTEER service; MASTER gardeners; VOLUNTEER workers in horticulture; GARDENING
- Publication
Journal of Extension, 2011, Vol 49, Issue 5, p17
- ISSN
0022-0140
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.34068/joe.49.05.17