Leadership and Volunteer EngagementPlan of Work

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Trimble County CES

Title:
Leadership and Volunteer Engagement
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Hance, Proctor
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
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. Effective leaders are crucial to the health and vitality of every community and the success of every program. More than 350 volunteer leaders have contributed over 6,500 hours of community service to Extension programs, planning and community events. The strengthening of leadership through Council and community participation will allow our community to grow and prosper. Experience, and the acquisition of leadership skills, will equip youth and adults to assume more leadership roles with Extension, school, civic and government organizations, and community activities to foster an improvement of the quality of life. Leadership development can build the capacities of individuals, groups, and organizations to identify and resolve community issues. Through the efforts of the agents and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

- Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

- Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

- Community capacity will be strengthened through strong local organization leadership

Intermediate Outcomes:

- Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, associations, 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

Initial Outcomes:

- Volunteers will increase their knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

- KEHA Advisory Council, County Extension Council members, and volunteers increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

- Volunteers will increase their knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Volunteers increase their knowledge and skills in personal and organizational leadership

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations regarding: personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process.

Method: Observation of members

Timeline: July 2017-2020


Intermediate Outcome:Volunteer leaders will practice personal leadership skills in council meetings, community outreach, and clubs.

Indicator: Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach; Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs; Number of Extension programs/activities conducted by Extension Homemaker members; Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for Extension activities/events and community service activities/events.

Method: Observation of members

Timeline: July 2017-2020


Long-term Outcome: Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

Indicator: Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues.

Method: Observation of demonstrated leadership for community project management (committee, councils,etc.)

Timeline: July 2017 - June 2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Trimble County Homemaker Council, Members

Project or Activity: Leader training's and lessons

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development Program, KEHA Leader lessons

Inputs: Proctor, KEHA

Date: October 2019, November 2019, February 2020, March 2020, April 2020


Audience: Extension Volunteers

Project or Activity: Volunteer Leader Appreciation

Content or Curriculum: Leader Appreciation Event

Inputs: Agents, Extension Council volunteers

Date: Spring 2020


Audience: Potential Extension Council volunteers

Project or Activity: Council Membership recruitment

Content or Curriculum: Volunteer Leader Handbook

Inputs: Agents, Council committee members, Community Leaders

Date: August 2019


Audience: Extension Council Volunteers

Project or Activity: Leader Orientation and Training

Content or Curriculum: SEAL

Inputs: Agents

Date:  November 2019, February 2020, April 2020


Audience: 4-H Camp Leaders

Project or Activity: Multi County Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Volunteer Training packet, Expert Online Training and 4-H Online

Inputs: Agents, Volunteers

Date: June 2019


Audience: 4-H School Club Officers

Project or Activity: 4-H Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Inputs: Agents, Specialists and Local School Teachers

Date: September 2019


Audience: District Board

Project or Activity: Leader Orientation and Training

Content or Curriculum: District Board PowerPoint, Leader Handbook

Inputs: Agents, Specialists

Date: January 2020

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