Developing Leadership and VolunteerismPlan of Work

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Title:
Developing Leadership and Volunteerism
MAP:
Volunteer and Leadership Enhancement
Agents Involved:
Huffman, Clark, Cline
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Situation:

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). 

By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). They have a greater understanding of the problems facing other youth, and fresh perspectives for how to address these problems (Des Marais, Yang, & Farzanehkia, 2000; Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001; McGillicuddy, 1991). Additionally, young people help to re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003). 

Becoming an active part of the community necessitates that youth and adults value the diversity present and promote inclusivity at all levels of programming and involvement. The demographic makeup of the US has changed significantly over the last few decades and will continue to change in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status (SES), special needs and educational attainment. This changing population and awareness of diversity will continue to change into the future. Three powerful trends in society have contributed to a focus on diversity, inclusiveness and education about this topic. These trends are: 1) a competitive, globalized market in which the US conducts business; 2) substantial changes in the makeup of the US population and, 3) the celebration of individual differences and a movement away from “fitting in”. Some facts related to this:

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Timeline: July 2017 – June 2018

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth and Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leaders Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Training and Youth Protection Training
Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H Council
Date: June 2016


Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leader Trainings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Materials
Inputs: Homemaker Council
Date: June to July

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Hart County 4-H Teen Leadership Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Step
Up to Leadership
Inputs: Hart County School System
Date: October 2016 – May 2017

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Leadership Hart County
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Hart County Outline
Inputs: Chamber Office: Business Leaders
Date: September 2016- May 2017

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Leadership Teen Hart County
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Unlock Your Leadership Potential; Step Up
To Leadership: Teen Leadership Outline
Inputs: Chamber Office; Hart County and Caverna School Systems;
Business Leaders
Date: October 2016 – May 2017


Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: American Private Enterprise Systems Program
Content or Curriculum: APES
Inputs: Business Leaders; School Systems
Date: Spring 2017

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Council
Content or Curriculum: Conduct and identify issues relating to 4-H and
youth programming.
Inputs: 4-H Council
Date: September 2016– August 2017

Audience: Youth and Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Recognition Program
Content or Curriculum: Hart County Recognition Guidelines and 4-H Council
Activity Guide
Inputs: WLOC Radio; Hart County News; 4-H Council
Date: November 2016

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project Book Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H Leaders; 4-H Council
Date: July 2016

 

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leader Training
Inputs: Local and Area Homemakers
Date: July  - Aug 2017

 

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Homemaker Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Plan of Work
Inputs: Local and Area Homemakers
Date: July 2017 – June 2018

 

Audience: Youth and Adults 

Project or Activity: Master Clothing Volunteer  
Content or Curriculum: Quilting, Clothing Structure
Inputs: Homemakers, 4-H Members
Date: July 2017 – June 2018


Audience:  High School Youth

Project or Activity:  Work Readiness for Youth

Content or Curriculum:  4-H Work Ready

Inputs:  Youth

Date:  November 2017




Success Stories

Empowering Leaders

Author: Janey Cline

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Empowering Leaders

The Kentucky Homemaker Association is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for the families and communities in which they live. To be able to accomplish this goal they must continually develop and improve upon their leadership skills. With local, state, and national budgets experiencing large cuts a need exist for Homemakers to contact elected officials through written communication in regards to various programs throughout the community. &n

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4-H Camp Develops Leaders

Author: Laura Huffman

Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum

The Tuft University study of 4-H Youth Development has shown students that participation in 4-H tend to excel over peers that choose not to participate in the program. However, with many of our 4-H programs it is sometimes hard to see that impact in a short period of time. Ten years ago the Hart County 4-H Youth Development Agent made a presentation at an elementary school promoting 4-H Camp. Two 3rd grade students signed up for 4-H Camp the next week. These same two students have now been to 4-

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