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, $7.24 was contributed by UC and other sources.  This includes grants and gifts and the equivalent contribution of 28.4 full time positions from our volunteer programs.

 

 

Volunteer Contribution

Master Gardener Program
- 315 Master Gardener Volunteers
- 29,722 Hours
- $1,200,174 Donated Value Equivalent*

4-H Youth Development Program
- 188 Adult Volunteers
- 29,434 Hours
- $1,188,545 Donated Value Equivalent*

Combined 
- 503 Total Volunteers (Averaging 466 volunteers per year since 1998, or 12% of Marin total)
- 59,156 Total hours (Averaging 36,923 hours per year since 1998, or 15% of Marin total)
- $2,388,719 Total Donated Value Equivalent*

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