Volunteer DevelopmentMajor Program

17045

Total Hours

Contributed.

95697

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

807

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

33495

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of hours of service contributed

53462

Number of youth and adults who have participated in a community-based service project (KOSA)

7128

The number of hours of youth or adult volunteer related education provided in the county (i.e. orientations, trainings, education workshop, club management seminars, etc) (KOSA)

17436

The number of 4-H youth and adults who have volunteered in a non-4-H community non-profits two or more times during the year (SEEC)

2894

The number of youth and adults who participated in volunteer training/orientation (i.e. club officer orientation, volunteer education/certification, etc) (KOSA)

4659

The number of youth and adults who engaged in volunteer service in their communities through the 4-H program (SEEC)

9473

Stories

Leadership Development

The success of the Cooperative Extension Service programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher & Klingborg, 2005). The 4-H Youth Development Programs within Extension especially depend heavily on adult and teen volunteers to play integral roles in 4-H programming by performing a wide variety of duties and functions. To better prepare these volunteers for their various roles, the Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum was established.The Kentucky 4-H Volunteer...

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Leadership Development

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Expanding 4-H Opportunities in Edmonson County.

    Edmonson County is a rural two agent county. Without a dedicated full time 4-H agent the 4-H program has been small and has grown very slowly. Research has shown numerous benefits for youth involved i... Read More

  • 4-H Corn Dog Booth

    According to Kentucky: By The Numbers, Breathitt Countys poverty rate was at 34.3% in 2016. Breathitt Countys Agent for 4-H Youth Development believes that the best way to combat this issue is to teac... Read More

  • October 2021

    October Success StoryIn the month of October, I had the goal of finalizing my leaders for both my Shooting Sports and Livestock programs. I was able to do that and have successfully scheduled and plan... Read More

  • Educating and Empowering Animal Science Volunteer Leaders

    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 educator... Read More

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