VOLUNTEER WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Building community | Making science useful
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension offers volunteers a variety of opportunities within our organization. Our volunteers are force multipliers, advancing the Extension mission of "making science useful." Whether you want to make something happen in your community, help others reach their goal, or develop your own communication and leadership skills, you can find an Extension volunteer position that suits you.
Opportunities
![4H Hike Event](/https/extension.arizona.edu/volunteers/sites/extension.arizona.edu.volunteers/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2022-08/jolt21hike.jpg?h=3425523d&itok=XA_f6rgH)
4-H
4-H Volunteers support youth development projects across Arizona. Learn more here at Arizona 4-H's official site.
![Pima Spring Plant Sale 2022](/https/extension.arizona.edu/volunteers/sites/extension.arizona.edu.volunteers/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2022-08/Plant%20Sale%20April%202022.jpg?itok=D2t3x6pG)
Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners act as force multipliers by working in the community to share science-backed horticultural knowledge to the public. Learn more about Master Gardeners and how they make impacts here.
![Garden Kitchen Chef](/https/extension.arizona.edu/volunteers/sites/extension.arizona.edu.volunteers/files/styles/az_card_image/public/2022-08/what-we-do-garden-2.png?itok=AGcmApCV)
Other Cooperative Extension Volunteer Opportunities
Department, Event, and Other types of volunteers support Arizona Cooperative Extension's mission in various ways. See current opportunities here.
My favorite part about being a Master Gardener is the interaction with the community. Watching people light up with intrigue and start to get involved and ask questions - that is where I find the most joy.
- Pima County Master Gardener, Class of 2020