Extension
It Starts With Us
Youth and Volunteer Leadership Development
Leadership and Volunteer Development
Tony Rose, Nick Roy, Kelli Bonifer
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Many leadership scholars and youth development professionals agree that leadership development is an important, but often overlooked facet of youth development and education (MacNeil ,2000). The development of leadership contributes greatly to the positive development of young people and their communities. Leadership skills, such as goal-setting, problem-solving and sound decision-making, are not just necessary for leaders-these skills are needed for success in today's world (MacNeil, 2000). Furthermore, helping young people develop leadership competencies makes them better able to solve community problems and enhances their civic participation (O'Brien & Kohlmeier, 2003). Young leaders also demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved high school completion rates (Bloomberg, Ganey, Alba, Quintero, & Alcantara, 2003).
Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.
Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community. Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future. Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives. Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations.
Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members.
Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.
Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.
Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity. Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.
Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.
Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
Initial Outcome: Learn Basic Leadership Skills
Indicator: Number of individuals who participate in leadership programs and percentage of increased knowledge
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2019-May 2020
Intermediate Outcome: Number of individuals who engage in volunteer and leadership Roles
Indicator: Number of volunteers engaged in leadership roles & number of volunteer hours
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2019-May 20120
Long-Term Outcome: Increase the number of individual who increase their involement in leadership and volunteer roles
Indicators: Number of effective leaders in significant leadership roles
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2019-May 2020
Audience:4-H Youth and Adult Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Volunteer Development and Recruitment
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Volunteer Development Curriculum & GEMS
Inputs: Website, State Curriculum, Volunteers, Office Staff
Date: September 2019-May 2020
Audience: Middle School and High School Youth
Project or Activity: Leadership Teen Adair County
Content or Curriculum: 4-HCCS Curriculum - Unlock your Leadership Potential
Inputs: Volunteers, Teens, College Students, Community Leaders, Office Staff
Date: September 2019-May 2020
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Club Officer Trainings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Development Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteers, State Curriculum, Past Officers, Teens, Office Staff
Date: September-October 2019
Audience: Teen and Adult Camp Volunteers
Project or Activity: Camp Adult and Teen Leader Development
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Volunteer Development Curriculum
Inputs: State Camp Training Materials, Volunteers, Office Staff
Date: April-May 2020
Audience: KEHA Members
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leadership Development
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lesson Resources
Inputs: Homemaker Leader Trainings
Date: Year Round
Activity: Adair County Cattlemen’s Meetings
Audience: Cattle Producers
Content or Curriculum: Enterprise improvement through genetics, health, and pre-conditioning.
Inputs: Agent & Volunteers
Date: Ongoing
Activity: Adair County Junior Cattlemen Association
Audience: Youth Cattle Producers
Content or Curriculum: 4H Livestock curriculum
Inputs: Agent & Volunteers
Date: Ongoing
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Where do I go to check on my property value? Who helps to run the court system in our county? How many adults and youth can answer these questions? Adair County Cooperative Extension Service is focusing on “Our Government” in the 5th Grade 4-H Club meetings. Monthly lessons on “Our Government are being conducted. To kick off the project, the 5th grader participated in the local 4-H Government Tour.Due to teachers stating that this was a problem for
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to build upon their leadership skills in the core area
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
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
The Kentucky 4-H Issues conference is for high school youth who have a desire to make a difference in their community. The goals of the KY 4-H Issues Conference are for Delegates to:Enrich their citizenship/civic engagement rolesEnhance their leadership skillsDevelop public presentation skillsGain an understanding of local issuesLearn the process of addressing local issuesDuring the four-day intensive conference, a partnership occurs between the Delegates (youth) and the Facilitators (adult
