MG Training Application Questionnaire

Thank you for your application to become a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Master Gardener volunteer!
While we would really like to accept all applicants into the class, we are restricted in the number we can take each year.
In order to help us make this difficult selection we ask that you complete and submit the following questionnaire/survey by:

Monday, July 12, 2021

If preferred, please download and print the questionnaire. Mail the completed questionnaire, to be received by Monday, July 12, to:

Bexar County Master Gardeners
3355 Cherry Ridge St., Ste. 208
San Antonio, TX 78230
ATTN: Lynn Cox

First Name*:

Last Name*:

Nickname:

Street Address*:

City*:

Zipcode*:

Preferred Phone*:

Alternate Phone:

Your email*:

Bexar County Precinct # (1, 2, 3, or 4) Don't know? Look it up here*:

Previous or Current Occupation*:

Please complete the following interest survey

Giving a presentation
I have experience and am comfortable and willing to speak.I have limited/no experience, but I am interested in becoming a speakerI am not interested in becoming a speaker

Creating presentations using PowerPoint
I have experience with PowerPoint, and would like to helpI have limited/no experience with PowerPoint, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with creating presentations

Researching and creating curriculum for new presentations and workshops
I have experience in curriculum development, and I would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with curriculum development

Publicity or public relations experience
Yes, I have experience and would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with publicity

Social media experience:
I have experience and would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with social media

IT experience:
I have experience and would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with IT

Working with Zoom and/or other virtual platforms as a Host:
I have experience working with virtual platformsI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with virtual platforms

Setting up and working with spreadsheets:
I have experience and would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping work with spreadsheets

Graphic design:
I have experience and would like to helpI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in graphic design

Cashier experience using Square:
I have experience using Square to take paymentsI have limited/no experience, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping as a cashier

Fundraising:
I have experience with fundraising and would be willing to helpI have limited/no experience with fundraising, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with fundraising

Grant writing:
I have experience with grant writing and would be willing to helpI have limited/no experience with grant writing, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with grant writing

Bookkeeping:
I have experience with bookkeeping and would like to helpI have limited/no experience with bookkeeping, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping with bookkeeping

Construction:
I have experience with the set-up and tear-down of structures and displays and would like to helpI have limited/no experience with the set-up and tear-down of structures and displays, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in helping to set-up and tear-down structures and displays.

Working with youth at existing programs and events:
Yes, I really want to work with youth!I will help occasionallyI am not interested in helping with youth programs and events

Serving on a team to develop new youth programs:
Yes, I want to help develop new youth programsI will help occasionallyI am not interested in helping with developing new youth programs

Vegetable gardening:
I have considerable experienceI have limited experienceI have no experience

Plant research trials (planting, maintenance, and harvesting):
I would be interested in helpingI will help occasionallyI am not interested in helping with plant research trials

Researching and answering gardening questions (phone, emails, and/or at events):
I am interested in serving in this type of activityI will train and serve, only if needed, in this type of activityI am not interested in serving in this type of activity

Leading or organizing events:
I have experience in this area and would like to helpI have limited/no experience in leading or organizing events, but I am willing to learn and helpI am not interested in serving in this capacity

Please indicate your first (1) and second (2) choice for interview times. Please plan to attend for the full group time.

First choice of interview time:
Group 1: Closed/FilledGroup 2: Closed/FilledGroup 3: Wed, July 26, 1:30-3:30 pmGroup 4: Thur, July 27, 1:30-3:30 pmGroup 5: Fri, July 28, 10 am - 12 pm

Second choice of interview time:
Group 1: Closed/FilledGroup 2: Closed/FilledGroup 3: Wed, July 26, 1:30-3:30 pmGroup 4: Thur, July 27, 1:30-3:30 pmGroup 5: Fri, July 28, 10 am - 12 pm

Anything else you would like to share?

You may submit letters of reference (optional):

By submitting this application, I indicate that I have read and understand the expectations of holding a Bexar County Master Gardener certification. I agree to fully complete the classroom training and volunteer at least 50 hours of service as a MG Intern volunteer as outlined above.

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