Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2020Jul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
4-H volunteers connecting with our community.
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers have a positive impact where they live and work. They make communities stronger, connect communities to each other, improve community health and increase overall civic involvement. The value of 4-H volunteers extends far beyond the scope of youth development into every part of their community. (UMN Extension Volunteer Survey)Kenton County is always looking for ways to get our 4-H Volunteers Leaders more involved in our community. To reach out across the program areas and sh
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4-H Council Contributing to Positive Youth Development by making efforts to increase 4-H camp participation
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Over the past three years Elliott County 4-H has seen a drastic increase in attendance to 4-H camp. In 2017 Elliott County took 20 individuals to camp, followed by 34 in 2018, and this year our county was able to take 43 total individuals. The success of the camping program this year was due largely to the volunteers in our 4-H Council. These individuals set a goal of giving 40 one hundred dollar scholarships to campers and teens that wanted to attend camp, totaling $4,000 in donations. In a pov
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Wool Festival Fundraiser
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H is a volunteer based organization that utilizes funds from donors, sponsors and fundraisers to offer copious amounts of programming, clubs and activities to youth at the most affordable prices possible. Pendleton County 4-H contracts with the Kentucky Wool Festival to sell drinks for the event which serves as an incredible fundraiser for the county’s 4-H program. It takes numerous hands to make this run efficiently given the quantity of folks this festival brings in.
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Volunteer Leaders paving the way
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
In Spring of 2019 we determined there was a need for a volunteer training to better organize and support our clubs in our county. In Fall of 2019 we hosted a Volunteer training with 12 volunteers in attendance. Volunteers were present from multiple counties in District 4. Volunteers received an appreciation gift for attending and dinner. Evaluations of the program stated:-They plan to take the following programs/ideas back to their club and Implement (73%)-In the Future Volunt
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Educating and Empowering Animal Science Volunteer Leaders
Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The goal of Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to provide in-depth, accurate educational activities for participants. 4-H livestock, horse and dog project leaders serve as primary educators. While they desire to provide quality experiences for their 4-H members, they may lack the necessary resources to meet this goal. The Kentucky 4-H Livestock, Horse and Dog Volunteer Certification Program is a collaboration of equine and livestock specialists from the Department of Anim
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Leader Recognition
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The Kentucky Volunteer Forum is the premier volunteer development opportunity for Kentucky 4-H. It equips county volunteers with the skills and resources necessary to deliver 4-H programming to all youth. In 2020 Simpson County had eleven volunteers & two teens register for the forum, the 4-HYD Agent presented three educational workshops, and the ANR agent served as a room host. Two of the volunteers assisted with the John Swack 4-H booth and three assisted the 4-HYD agent with t
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Nelson County 4-H Develops and Recognizes Volunteers at the Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The Cooperative Extension Service relies on volunteers to extend the reach of extension programs. A well maintained 4-H program should include volunteer training, recognition and motivation. The “Kentucky Volunteer Forum” or KVF was created to address basic needs and beyond of volunteer development. This conference is held every two years with the last held in February of 2020. The intent of the conference is to provide workshops to increase skills and competency, r
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Leadership Development
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The 2020 Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum was held February 13-15 in Lexington, Kentucky. This was the largest forum in the history of the event with over 1138 people in attendance. Campbell County had the fifth largest county delegation with 40 delegates. This was a new county record for attendance at this biannual state event. Highlights of this event included speakers and workshops about volunteering in today's society and about building leadership skills and informati
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Volunteer Conference Provides Education for Over 1100
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program. Extension offices across the state rely on volunteers to extend the reach of their Cooperative Extension programs. It is imperative that volunteers get the proper resources, tools and information to have the confidence, knowledge and skills to teach 4-H members and other extension clientele. To answer the call of providing expert training to volunteers across the state, a Kentucky Volunteer Forum was created 20 years ago. This forum has grown fr
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum 2020
Author: Jennifer Cole
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). Education is critical in preparing volunteers for the role they accepted and should be designed to enhance their knowledge and skills (Kerka, 2003). The Kentucky Volunteer Forum (KVF) was held on February 13-15, 2020. The KVF is held every other year and is great resource for Extension
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Breckinridge County 4-H Leaders at the 2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The Cooperative Extension Service relies on volunteers to extend the reach of extension programs. A well maintained 4-H program should include volunteer training, recognition and motivation. For the past decade, a team of agents, volunteers and specialists have created a premier conference titled “Kentucky Volunteer Forum” or KVF to address basic needs and beyond of volunteer development. This conference is held every two years with the last held in February of 2020. The
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The Kentucky Volunteer Forum is a beneficial program for volunteers all over the state of Kentucky with reaching some from other states and occurs bi-annually. The forum is located in Lexington, Kentucky and provides an opportunity for 4-H volunteers to gain knowledge through trainings, have recognition, and motivation to keep moving forward to help them succeed. In 2020, a new record was set with 1138 people in attendance, 112 counties in Kentucky, and 11 states. There was 183
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum 2020
Author: Ken Culp
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
2020 Kentucky Volunteer ForumSuccess StoryKen Culp, III, Ph.D.Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension'
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Todd County Volunteers at the Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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volunteer leadership
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Paula McCuiston
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
2020 Kentucky Volunteer ForumSuccess StoryKen Culp, III, Ph.D.Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension'
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Fayette County 4H had a total of 12 4H volunteers to attend the 2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum. 4 staff members also attended with 2 staff members presenting workshops. Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, &
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee the achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 19
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Volunteers participate in 2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. Non-systematic training and the lack of volunteer recognition are two problems identified as crucial to the management of Extension volunteers (Navaratnam, 1986). Education is critical in preparing volunteers for the role they accepted and should
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
A considerable amount of time and resources, on the part of both volunteer and paid staff in, are dedicated annually to the planning, coordination, and execution of educational volunteer events. These may include workshops, in-services, conferences, or forums that may range in duration from a few hours to several days. 4-H Volunteer Forums are held during the even-numbered years in Kentucky (Culp, 2000). The purpose of Kentucky Volunteer Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and sa
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Volunteers
Author: Lora Stewart
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. A study of Ohio 4-H agents revealed that they believed orienting volunteers is important but lack information on whether their training programs or teaching strategies are effective (Deppe & Culp, 2001). Non-systematic training and the lack of vol
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Volunteers Make It Happen!!!
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Gary Druin
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play vital roles in 4-H programs, implementing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds. The success of Extension and 4-H Youth Development programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large group of volunteers. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the foundation of the program.Effective training programs enable volunteer leaders to develop sets of skills
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KY Volunteer Forum Educates Leaders
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. 4-H traditionally focuses on positive youth development, but adult volunteers are the mainstay of the programs. Education is critical in preparing volunteers for the role they accepted and should be designed to enhance their knowledge and skills (Kerka, 2003). Volunteer education develops the knowledge and skills volunteers need to execute their roles eff
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H youth development programs depend adult volunteers to promote, provide extension, and run extension programs. Extension provides extensive educational materials and opportunties for adult volunteers to learn and become certified volunteers through various program areas. 4-H is about positive youth development but witout the volunteers in programs it would not be possible to provide all of the positive youth development. 2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum gave 1138 volunteers the opportunity to do
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Volunteers Learn, Network and Were Recognized in Kentucky Volunteer Forum's 20th Anniversary
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The purpose of Kentucky Volunteer Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and salaried staff to contribute to the achievement of the mission of 4-H Youth Development Education and the Cooperative Extension System as a whole as well as to provide the educational and technical resources that volunteers need in order to deliver the 4-H Youth Development program as well as to meet 4-H members' needs (Culp, 2000). The Kentucky Volunteer Forum is Extension’s flagship event
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KY Volunteer Forum
Author: Joe Maynard
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Since the beginning of my career as a 4-H Agent 2004, recruiting volunteers has been a very challenging part of the job. Martin County is a very small community and the culture is very different than most places. When it comes to volunteering, people choose to remain silent and help behind the scenes. I have found creative ways to recruit and retain volunteers over the years but still need vast improvement in this area. One recruiting tool over the years has been the Kent
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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KVF 2020
Author: Madison McAlmond
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum Success Story Ken Culp, III, Ph.D. Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achie
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Volunteer Forum
Author: Madalyn Hale
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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New Clubs Promote Growth in 4-H Program
Author: Rhonda Jewell
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
According to Cornell University Cooperative Extension, “Research shows that young people who choose to be part of a 4-H Club are more likely to be educationally motivated, have higher self-esteem and communicate more maturely than their peers.” Club members also have the opportunity to develop relationships with caring adults and make friends to last a lifetime. Caldwell County 4-H was fortunate enough to have three new, volunteer led afterschool clubs form this year, the
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum 2020
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
The Kentucky Volunteer Forum (KVF) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020. KVF 2020 offered 183 workshops, organized in 18 tracks. The most well-attended tracks included livestock, horticulture, leadership, FCS, other animals, crafts, shooting sports, and horse.) 1138 people from 112 counties registered for KVF 2020, making it the largest volunteer forum in Kentucky’s history, and the largest 4-H volunteer forum held anywhere in the world during this year, to date. Thirty-eight (38) count
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Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum
Author: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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Volunteers Are the Heart of 4-H
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers Are the Heart of 4-HVolunteers play critical roles in offering new skill based and expanding Extension programs. Volunteers provide ways for youth to develop into competent, capable, contributing adults and gain important developmental assets through their participation in 4-H programs. Their engagement is on a wide spectrum of involvement from supporting the Extension professional to running almost self-autonomous projects with Extension oversight. The success in re
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). 4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. The motiv
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Master Clothing Volunteers Meet Community Needs
Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
There is high demand for sewing instruction for youth and adults in Northern Kentucky. Sixteen Master Clothing Volunteers with the Cooperative Extension Service meet this need. They teach workshops for youth and adults in beginning, intermediate and advanced clothing construction techniques, quilting, crafting, machine embroidery and creating fashion accessories. Over 1,690 hours in teaching and community service were provided by eleven volunteers that reported hours. Based on the value o
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Kentucky Volunteer Form
Author: John (Connor) Cooper
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
2020 Kentucky Volunteer ForumSuccess StoryKen Culp, III, Ph.D.Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension'
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Volunteers Receive Accreditation and Master Accreditation at the Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). 4-H youth development programs and other program areas within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer
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Volunteer Forum 2020
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). 4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. The motiv
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Henderson County Extension Hall of Fame Banquet
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
According to last year's data from the Corporation for National and Community Service more than 8,300 Kentuckians volunteered their time, talent and effort to improve people’s lives. Henderson County’s population is around 29,000 and the need for volunteers is more critical as programs expand. The Henderson County Extension office ended the year with a leadership appreciation dinner that was called “Henderson County Leadership Hall of Fame”. Leaders were invited
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Volunteer Forum
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. Effective training programs enable volunteer leaders to develop skillsets, receive rewards, and experience social affiliation. These may include workshops, in-services, conferences, or forums. 4-H Volunteer Forums are held during the even-numbered years with the purpose of increasing the capacity of volunteers and staff to contribute to the mission of 4-H Youth
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4-H Gives $183,000 in Scholarships
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
According 4-H Program to the U.S. Department of Education, young adults who obtain a bachelor’s degree will earn more than 66 percent more than those with only a high school diploma; and are also far less likely to face unemployment. However, obtaining that degree has become more difficult since higher education costs has risen 63% over the last twelve years. Agents and volunteers in a five county group banded together in 1998 to create the John Swack 4-H Scholarship Fund, in memory
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Krista Perry
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Specifically, in Franklin County, volunteers serve as club leaders, 4-H Camp Counselors, contest judges, and program leaders. Although highly va
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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). Success of the Daviess County 4-H program thrives on the dedication and involvement of 86 volunteers.4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. Though recognized as a crucial part of the progra
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