Funding and Volunteers

Our programs operate through a unique partnership between the County of Marin, the UC system, support from the USDA, and other private funds. Backed by the resources of the UC campuses, our educational programs use practically applied research information to solve community problems. We consult with individuals and organizations, publish newsletters, conduct local applied research, produce information for mass media, and conduct seminars and workshops. For every $1 contributed by Marin, $8.38 was contributed by UC. This is in addition to grants and gifts from other sources, we also benefit from the equivalent contribution of 29 full time positions from our volunteer programs.

Volunteer Contribution

Master Gardener Program
- 321 Master Gardener Volunteers
- 30,667 Hours
- $1,238,333 Donated Value Equivalent*

4-H Youth Development Program
- 253 Adult Volunteers
- 30,363 Hours
- $1,226,058 Donated Value Equivalent*

Combined
- 574 Total Volunteers (Averaging 466 volunteers per year since 1998, or 12% of Marin total)
- 61,030 Total hours (Averaging 36,923 hours per year since 1998, or 15% of Marin total)
- $2,464,391 Total Donated Value Equivalent*

*Based upon $40.38 per hour without benefits per Marin County Civic Center Volunteer Program