Leadership and Volunteer DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Woodford County CES

Title:
Leadership and Volunteer Development
MAP:
Leadership and Volunteerism
Agents Involved:
Elizabeth Coots, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Master Gardener
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Master Clothing Volunteer
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
Situation:

Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families. Through the efforts of the extension agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. Woodford County is a community that is maintaining its population with limited amounts of growth. Community volunteers tend to stay involved in the community for long periods of time. Despite this, new volunteers and citizens must be engaged and encouraged to take on leadership roles within their community. An effective Cooperative Extension Service will continue to develop new leadership in order to maintain support and provide input to our programs.


Long-Term Outcomes:

The community will have a diverse mixture of experienced and new volunteer leaders that can effectively determine community needs and assist with the delivery of educational programs to the citizens of Woodford County. Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Intermediate Outcomes:

County advisory councils will be composed of individuals representing all areas of the community. Youth will serve as active members of advisory groups. Certified and master volunteers will help deliver educational programs in 4-H animal science, 4-H shooting sports, sewing, horticulture, and cooking.

Initial Outcomes:

Advisory councils will meet on a regular basis and provide input regarding educational needs. Youth will gain experience in communication skills, parliamentary procedure and community leadership. Citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, citizens will increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Diverse mix of active community volunteers

Indicator: community organizations, advisory councils

Method: review of attendance, minutes, membership rolls

Timeline: Yearly


Intermediate Outcome: Advisory councils with representation from all areas

Indicator: membership, attendance, rotation of officers

Method: review of council minutes, meeting attendance

Timeline: Yearly


Initial Outcome: Youth will gain experience in parliamentary procedure

Indicator: 4-H Club officer involvement, meeting activities

Method: review of minutes, written evaluation from club leaders

Timeline: Yearly

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local elected officials

Project or Activity: Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Content or Curriculum: Report to the People

Inputs: Open house, multi-media presentation

Date: Annually


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Monthly Leader Lessons

Content or Curriculum: CES publications

Inputs: Agent's time, Volunteers, Extension Homemakers, Extension Facilities

Date: September-May


Audience: Advisory Council Members

Project or Activity: Council meetings

Content or Curriculum: SEAL materials

Inputs: Agents time

Date: Year-round


Audience: High School Seniors

Project or Activity: Woodford Leadership Tomorrow

Content or Curriculum:

Inputs: Community organizations to host tours

Date: September - May 


Audience: Adult volunteers interested in horticulture

Project or Activity: Master Gardener Program

Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual

Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists

Date: Fall of every other year


Audience: Adult volunteers interested in sewing/textiles

Project or Activity: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction

Content or Curriculum: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction curriculum

Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists, Past volunteers

Date: Semi-annually


Audience: Youth age 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Communications Day

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum

Inputs: Sponsorship from Kiwanis, Homemakers Organization, Volunteer Judges

Date: January - July


Audience: Fifth Grade students

Project or Activity: 4-H Parliamentary Procedure Lesson

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Step Up to Leadership

Inputs: classroom club presentation

Date: Yearly


Audience: Adult Volunteers

Project or Activity: Certified 4-H Volunteer programs

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Animal Science, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Equine, 4-H Sewing

Inputs: Volunteer Leader Workshops

Date: Year-round


Audience: Community Residents

Project or Activity: Leadership Woodford County

Content or Curriculum: KELD, other extension resources

Inputs: Area Agents Time, Specialists, Community and Civic organizations

Date: Every year



Success Stories

4-H Issues Conference Offers and Educates Teens on Service

Author: Ryan Farley

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Developing the next generation of leaders is a key component of the Woodford County 4-H program. One approach in this process is participation in state-level 4-H programming that seeks to provide teens with the skills and mindset to enact change within their own communities. Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference allows 4-H’ers to connect with other teens from around the state over pertinent issues facing them while learning what it takes to address those issues back at home. Woodford County 4-H s

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Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Ryan Farley

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with

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Master Clothing Volunteers

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

Major Program: Master Clothing Volunteer

Many studies have shown that sewing is not only a productive life skill and hobby, but that it can be a stress reliever and can increase a person’s feeling of self worth. The Woodford County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Garrard County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent work together as the coordinators of the Fort Harrod Area Master Clothing Volunteer program. Currently there are five Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) in the area who share their skills with others. Each v

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Leadership Woodford County

Author: M. Elizabeth Coots

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

In 2016 the Woodford County Extension Council determined a need for a leadership program within the county in order to empower citizens to be involved in challenges and opportunities the community faces. As a result of this, the Woodford County Extension Office in collaboration with the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce developed Leadership Woodford County. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand their community and learn the skills they will need to prepare for the

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