Extension
It Starts With Us
L.E.A.D. (Leadership Education Active Development)
Empowering Community Leaders
Debbie Shepherd
Champion Food Volunteers
Master Clothing Volunteer
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
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. Casey County struggles with leadership and participation in many of the community organizations. Several councils/organizations have stated their concern with the lack of individuals willing to accept leadership positions in the community; indicating a need for leadership development. Based on an average of data collected from 2008-2010: 24.2% of Kentucky residents volunteer, ranking them 40th out of the 50 states and Washington D.C.; residents volunteer 28.1 hours, ranking them 48th out of the 50 states and Washington D.C. (Volunteering in American, August 2011). The estimated value of volunteer time for 2011 is $21.79 per hour (Independent Sector, 2011).
Number of individuals reached by volunteer-led programs/activities who reported planning to improve at least one behavior related to subjects taught (kitchen readiness, food safety, food preparation, addition of fruits and vegetables into the diet, movement of the body that leads to better physical fitness, and reducing the risk of chronic disease)
Number of volunteers addressing community problems by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions
Number of individuals reached by volunteer-led programs/activities who demonstrated one or more newly acquired skill.
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue.
Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue.
Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions
Number of volunteers who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Number of volunteers addressing community problems by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions
Number of hours volunteers spent training others on behalf of Extension.
Number of hours volunteers spent training others on behalf of Extension.
Number of youth reached by volunteer-led Extension programs/activities
Number of adults reached by volunteer-led Extension programs/activities
Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need
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Number of volunteers whose personal and interpersonal leadership knowledge and skills improved.
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered in community service (non-Extension) activities/events.
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations regarding: personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process.
Initial Outcome: Volunteers increase knowledge of personal and interpersonal leadership skills.
Indicator: Volunteers report better personal and interpersonal leadership skills
Method: pre and post surveys, volunteer service logs
Timeline: all year
Intermediate Outcome: Volunteer utilize personal and interpersonal leadership skills
Indicator: Volunteers report utilizing personal and interpersonal leadership skills
Method: Pre and post surveys & volunteer hour logs
Timeline: all year
Long-term Outcome: Volunteers develop strong leadership skills
Indicator: Volunteers plan, implement, conduct and evaluate programs, community service and community organization leadership skills
Method: Pre and post surveys
Timeline: all year
Audience: Volunteers, community members, local and area
Project or Activity: Champion Food Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Champion Food Volunteer
Inputs: Leadership, community members
Date: Summer 2017
Audience: Volunteers, community members
Project or Activity: Master Clothing Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer
Inputs: Leadership, community members
Date: all year
Audience: Volunteers, Leadership, community members
Project or Activity: L.E.A.D.
Content or Curriculum: KELD, Extension Homemakers Leadership trainings
Inputs: Leadership, Community members
Date: all year
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Casey County has a high illiteracy rate. School readiness finding show (four out of five) children begin school without ever having held a book let alone owing one of their own. Many school age children do not own a book of their own. Early literacy and a love of reading is a key factor in students long term success. Casey County Extension Homemakers decided to address this community issue by engaging in a three year program, Project Casey County READS was developed
