Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.) |
7814 |
Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
6344 |
Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need |
4111 |
Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions |
3446 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
2520 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
1298 |
Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders |
211 |
It has been stated before that the estimated value of a volunteers time is $24.14 per hour. If you compare that to the average minimum wage in Kentucky which is $7.25 per hour then that comparison shows how valuable a volunteer and their service is. Cooperative Extension Services all across Kentucky rely heavily on volunteers to have successful programs. Volunteers in Extension can assist and provide various programs such as gardening programs, farmers market events, 4-H programming, Homemaker c...
