Barren County CES

Title:

Leadership & Volunteerism Development

MAP:

Empowering Community Leaders & Volunteers

Agents Involved:

Schalk, Tarry, Drake

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Master Gardener

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Family and Consumer Science

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Volunteer Development

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. Within Barren County there are homemaker members, 4-H members, 4-H volunteers and leaders, KY Extension Master Gardener volunteers, Master Cattlemen, and Master Marketers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the Barren County Extension Agents, paraprofessionals, 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.

Volunteers actively engage in community programs which will enhance the socio economic and personal development of the individual

Adults and youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis

Intermediate Outcomes:

Number of people who:

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

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Volunteers obtain a better understanding of group dynamics, decision making, team building, conflict resolution and/or long and short range planning

Evaluation:

Evaluation: Volunteer Service Unit Evaluation

Outcome: Increase in Volunteer Service Unit Hours

Indicator: Number of people turn in hours

Method: Evaluation, volunteer service unit hour form

Timeline: June, 1 year follow up

Outcome: Extension Volunteers strengthen community through obtained leadership skills

Indicator: Number of Extension volunteers in leadership roles

Method: Evaluations and records

Timeline: July - June

Outcome: Volunteers plan and organize effective programs

Indicator: Number of programs

Method: Evaluations and observation

Timeline: Immediately following program

Outcome: Volunteers increase knowledge and skills in personal, organizational and community leadership roles

Indicator: Number of volunteers developing skills

Method: survey and observation

Timeline: July to June

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Councils, Boards, Leadership Activities & Events

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Manual, KELD

Inputs: Agents, Specialists, CES Facilities & Equipment

Date: July - June

Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Volunteer Service Unit Hours Lesson

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Manual, KELD

Inputs: Agents, Specialists, CES facilities & Equipment

Date: Following specific event

Audience: Adult and Youth Extension Volunteers

Project or Activity: Extension Councils, Boards and other community volunteer roles, leadership and volunteer development sessions

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, KELD, Extension Youth Administrator’s Volunteer Handbook

Inputs: Agents, CES publications, specialists

Date: July – June

Audience: Citizens

Project or Activity: Festivals and Fairs Content or Curriculum: Extension Publication Resources

Inputs: Agents, Chamber of Commerce, Community Committees, Civic Groups, Organizations

Date: following specific event

Audience: Extension Volunteers

Project or Activity: Client Protection Programs/Develop Expansion & Review Committee (A committee to perform duties outlined for committee in Client Protection Manual.)

Content or Curriculum: Client Protection manual

Inputs: Agents, Specialists, CP Committee

Date: July – June (New volunteer background and reference checks and interviews are a year round responsibility to be in compliance with the guidelines of the Client Protection Manual.)

Audience: Extension Master Gardener Association Volunteers

Project or Activity: Councils, Boards, Committees, Leadership Activities & Events, Volunteer Projects

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Manual & Guidelines, (BRAEMGA) Barren River Area Extension Master Gardener Association bylaws 

Inputs: Agents, Specialists, CES Facilities & Equipment, CES publications

Date: July - June

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