CMG Application Process
** The Applications for the 2012 training will be available this September 2011.
CMG programs operate at the county level, with primary support from the county government. Applicants should apply to their home county; those whom apply to the Weld County CMG program must complete their volunteer hours in Weld County.
- To start the Weld County CMG application process, call or email Carrie Shimada at the Weld County Extension Office.
- The Weld County CMG application process starts in the Fall for the training class that begins in January of the next year.
- 2012 CMG program training cost: $245
- Colorado Gardening Certificate Training cost: $575
- Submit a completed CMG application form by the application deadline.
- The application requires information regarding your background in gardening, previous volunteer experience, general availability for volunteer work, a background check, three references, and a signed contract committing to a minimum of 50 hours volunteer work to be completed in the first year of volunteering.
- Preliminary screening will be off the application form. primary considerations are based on:
- interest in volunteer work, availability for volunteer work, people skills (ability to assist Extension in home horticultural educational efforts), and gardening experience