Volunteer Opportunities

Certified Master Gardeners and interns working toward certification can earn required hours for community service and education in the tri-county area. Year-round volunteer opportunities are available in a range of activities.

Ask A Master Gardener (AAMG)

v  Glencairn Garden Learning Center, Rock Hill

Interact with public answering gardening inquiries

During the growing season March to November

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fri.

v  Represent MGYC at select libraries in the tri-county area,

at designated time and day for each location

Apr. to Oct.

Glencairn Garden Maintenance, Education, and Planting

During AAMG Fridays and at seasonal, themed gardens

Betsy McLean Plant A Row (PAR) for the Hungry Garden

Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill

Dairy Barn Entrance

A harvest of produce is distributed to service organizations to help neighbors in need

May 1 to Oct. 31, 8 am – 9:30 am Mon., Wed., Fri.

Nov. 1 to Apr. 30, 9 am – 10:30 am Mon., Wed., Fri.

Master Gardener Plant Sales

Dates and locations as announced

Plant, cultivate, nourish, and transport plants; assist in sales and at information booth

Joy of Gardening Symposium

Gateway Conference Center, Richburg

Held annually on the last Saturday in February

Myriad volunteer opportunities on prior set-up day Friday and at this day-long event

Poppie's Empowerment Garden

Tender Hearts Ministries, York

Food is grown for delivery to homebound seniors

Planting, watering, harvesting on Tues.                       

Teaching gardening skills 1st Sat. monthly

Spring, 9 am – 11 am Tues.

Summer, 8 am – 10 am Tues.

Youth Gardening

Early childhood, elementary, and middle school gardening programs provide hands-on group and individual learning experiences.

The White Home

Maintenance and enhancement of historical site grounds, Rock Hill

Thurs., 8:30 am to (time permitting)

Master Gardener Speakers' Bureau

Community engagement at various venues on available or select topics of interest

Mentoring Program for Master Gardener Interns

Certified MGs are paired with students to offer support

Weekly classes start in August

The Cultivar

Author, edit, and submit articles for the monthly member newsletter.