Civic EngagementMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community |
1294 |
Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
2115 |
Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
1364 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community. |
367 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
406 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
199 |
Stories
4-H Trip to Washington, DC: Empowering Youth through Civic Engagement and Travel
Rural youth often lack exposure to diverse experiences that broaden their understanding of national history, government, and culture. Limited travel opportunities and lack of familiarity with large urban environments can inhibit personal growth and a sense of connection to the broader world. Many young people in these communities have not traveled beyond their local region, and the prospect of navigating an unfamiliar city like Washington, DC can be both daunting and exhilarating.In response, a ...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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