Become a Master Gardener
The GPMGA Master Gardener Training Class is the first step toward becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer. After the completion of 50 classroom hours - starting January 21, 2025 and continuing through April 22, 2025 - the student becomes an intern. To graduate, the intern must then complete 50 volunteer hours of service for the community (a list of various projects within Goochland and Powhatan counties will be given to the student).
Classroom Attendance: Each week students are required to attend every Tuesday (in Goochland) and every Thursday (in Powhatan) from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Classes are generally held in the Goochland Extension Building (2748 Dogtown Rd) and at the Powhatan County Library.
Cost for the Master Gardener Program: $160.
To start the Application Process: Simply click on the "Apply Online" button below and/or use the QR code with your phone camera.
Steps for Application:
Applicants will be taken to the "VCE Application Form-EMG Vol Program-Goochland/Powhatan" web page.
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Once accessed, click on “Fill in an application” located under the “I would like to volunteer” section.
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Next, create a username (must be at 6 characters long) and provide a valid email address under the “I am new to MyImpactPage.com” section
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From there, applicants must complete all fields” flagged” as required, on this page and then select “save and continue”
Important: If you don’t fill in all required fields and click save on the next page, your application will not be submitted to Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program - Goochland/Powhatan.
* The Better Impact application is mobile friendly for volunteers who do not have a computer at home, but who do have a smartphone or tablet. If an applicant does not have a computer or mobile device, they can access this site via a public computer at a library, or assistance can be obtained at either the VCE Goochland or Powhatan location.
For online application issues, assistance, and resolution, please email Joann Gergle at:
For more information about the master gardener training or any questions concerning the program, email program coordinator CJ Brown at
To learn more about Becoming A Master Gardener, visit the
VCE Website.
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