Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2015
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Horticulture
Major
Sustainable Agriculture; Horticulture
First Advisor
Cynthia Haynes
Second Advisor
Denny Schrock
Abstract
Retention of participants in volunteer organizations has been shown to be not only a challenge, but also a great benefit to the organization. Rising costs of training and continuing education make each interaction valuable from both perspectives. Volunteer opportunities are abundant but must be meaningful and engaging for the participants in order to keep them involved. Using electronic survey software, Iowa Master Gardeners were asked to respond to a series of questions investigating 1) the current demographics of the population, 2) reasons volunteers associate with the Master Gardener program, and 3) the continuing education topics and delivery methods most preferred by Iowa Master Gardeners.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/etd-180810-4457
Copyright Owner
Bryn Takle
Copyright Date
2015
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
89 pages
Recommended Citation
Takle, Bryn, "Motivation and retention of Iowa’s Master Gardener volunteers" (2015). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 14858.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/14858
