South Carolina Master Gardener Program Volunteer Agreement (Laurens Fall 2021 )
Please read the statements below. By voluntarily checking the box beside each statement and registering for a South Carolina Master Gardener course, you indicate your understanding and your agreement to each statement.
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Name (First Last) *
Background Check - I understand that by registering for this course, I consent to a background check via Truescreen, Clemson University’s background check vendor. No refunds will be issued due to failed background checks. *
Required
Initial Certification–To become a Certified South Carolina Master Gardener, I must satisfactorily complete the Master Gardener Training Course including passing the final exam with a 70% or better and complete 40 hours of educational service within a year from the completion of the course. *
Required
Volunteer Service– Following initial certification, I agree to contribute at least 20 hours of educational service annually. I must also participate in 10 hours of continuing education on an annual basis to remain Certified. I agree to report volunteer service and continuing education through the South Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer Reporting System. *
Required
Use of Title – I understand the titles “Clemson Extension Master Gardener” and “South Carolina Master Gardener” are to be used only when engaged in unpaid volunteer service sponsored or approved by Clemson Cooperative Extension. Appearing in a commercial activity, endorsing commercial products, or implying Clemson Cooperative Extension endorsement of any product or place of business are inappropriate and violate the policies of the South Carolina Master Gardener Program.    I understand that Clemson University reserves the right to take any and all legal measures to stop any inappropriate or misleading use of these titles. *
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Pest Recommendations – I agree to make all pest recommendations to the public according to published Clemson Cooperative Extension recommendations. *
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Dismissal – Participation in a volunteer program is a privilege and not a guaranteed right.  South Carolina Master Gardeners may be dismissed at will for issues such as, but not limited to, misconduct, failure to perform assigned duties, and/or failure to follow program policies. *
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Liability Release – I understand that participating in the South Carolina Master Gardener Program can involve certain risks. I hereby accept those risks and release, waive, and discharge Clemson University and its Board of Trustees, its officers, agents, employees and representatives from all claims, demands, liabilities, rights and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, that may result from or occur during my participation in this volunteer Activity, whether caused by negligence of the University, its Board of Trustees, officers, agents, employees or representatives or otherwise. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the University for any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees that may occur as a result of my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in these volunteer activities. *
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Photo Release – I grant permission for the South Carolina Master Gardener Program to use videos or photographs of me for educational purposes or promotion of the South Carolina Master Gardener program and/or Clemson Cooperative Extension program. *
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County Coordinator – I understand the local Master Gardener Coordinator is the advisor for my involvement in the program.  If there is no assigned Master Gardener Coordinator in my county, I may work under the guidance of a Master Gardener Coordinator in a neighboring county.  The State Coordinator will be my advisor if neither of the above options are feasible. *
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Termination/Withdrawal – I understand that I may terminate/withdraw from any Master Gardener program/volunteer activity at any time by providing written notice to my County or State MG Coordinator. *
Required
Final Consent –By checking this box, I agree to all of statements above. *
Required
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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