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Master Gardeners learn to be effective volunteers. There are many ways you can fulfill your commitment of at least 60 intern hours: answer home gardener questions; serve as a team member with U of I Extension staff to plan and present consumer horticulture information; serve as a resource person in community gardens at schools, parks and nursing homes; assist in preparing and staffing exhibits, displays and demonstration sites; give demonstrations and talks to local civic groups.

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Master Gardener
Master Gardeners learn to be effective volunteers. There are many ways you can fulfill your commitment of at least 60 intern hours: answer home gardener questions; serve as a team member with U of I Extension staff to plan and present consumer horticulture information; serve as a resource person in community gardens at schools, parks and nursing homes; assist in preparing and staffing exhibits, displays and demonstration sites; give demonstrations and talks to local civic groups.
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