Extension
It Starts With Us
Competence, Confidence, Connection, Compassion and Character
Building Youth with the 5 C's
Mackenzie Pogue
Leadership
Volunteer Development
Volunteering develops self esteem, confidence, effective communication skills, and other assets kids need to succeed. Teens who volunteer are reported to do better in school, develop new career goals, and learn about career options. Youth who volunteer see themselves taking action against problems, and feel empowered to make a difference. Youth who volunteer learn about the interconnections within a community and see “real world” problems. According to the latest Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors survey of Muhlenberg 6th-12th grade students, only 28% of the over 2000 surveyed indicated being given useful roles to serve in the community, this being one of the 40 developmental assets kids need to succeed. Creating a culture of youth giving back to their communities through leadership roles serves the multi-purpose process of personal empowerment, community development and helps to ensure a new generation of involved, volunteering youth - a top priority of Muhlenberg 4-H.
Teen Volunteers address critical issues that face our community.
Youth serve in volunteer roles, creating a sense of belonging, Independence, generosity and purpose.
Youth make less negative decisions as a result of positive peer role models.
Youth engage in community issues and needs and develop appropriate community service or service learning programs.
Youth develop communication skills that allow them to effectively communicate with peers, family and community leaders.
Youth utilize acquired delegation and leadership skills to teach or lead groups and programs; serve as active officers or committee chairs in external and internal groups, clubs and organizations
Youth learn characteristics and definitions of leadership.
Youth aspire to create change in their community through their actions and leadership.
Youth learn parliamentary procedure and proper meeting format and presentation skills.
Initial Outcome: Youth serve as a leader in their club or community
Indicator: Youth serve as a leader in their club or community
Method:
- 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey
- Program Indicators
- Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers?(PRACTICE)
- Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity? (KOSA)
- Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth? (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)
Timeline: Year Round
Intermediate Outcome: Youth plan a community service project in their community
Indicator:Youth plan a community service project in their community
Method:
- 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey
- Program Indicators
- Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers?(PRACTICE)
- Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity? (KOSA)
- Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth? (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)
Timeline: Year Round
Long-term Outcome: Youth become more engaged as a leader in their community
Indicator:Youth become more engaged as a leader in their community
Method:
- 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey
- Program Indicators
- Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers?(PRACTICE)
- Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity? (KOSA)
- Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth? (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)
- Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)
Timeline: Year Round
Audience: Elementary Students
Project or Activity: Clubs, 4-H Camp, 4-H Achievement
Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential, My Leadership Workbook
Inputs: Teen and Adults Leaders
Date: Year Round
Audience: Middle School Students
Project or Activity: Clubs, 4-H Camp, 4-H Summit, 4-H Achievement
Content or Curriculum: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Teambuilding with Teens, My Leadership Journal (Level 2), My Leadership Portfolio (Level 3),
Inputs: Teen and Adult Leaders
Date: Year Round
Audience: High School Students
Project or Activity: Clubs, 4-H Camp, 4-H Teen Club, 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H Achievement, 4-H Pennyrile Area Teen Council, 4-H State Teen Council
Content or Curriculum:Unlocking Your Leadership Potential, Teambuilding with Teens, My Leadership Portfolio (Level 3),
Inputs: Teen and Adult Leaders
Date: Year Round
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership
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Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Natural Resources
“Pickin’ up the Park” success, a recent event organized by Muhlenberg County 4-H Teen Club members to clean up Paradise Park occurred Saturday, April 17th. The beautiful park nested in Powderly is enjoyed by many individuals and groups throughout the year, including 4-H. The 4-H Teen Club meets monthly at the UK Extension Office and is led by an elected team of officers: President, Kalista Lear, Vice-President, Kendra Walker, Secretary, Catherine Smith, Treasurer, Hannah Travis
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership
Univeresity of Kentucky : College of Agriculture, Food, and EnvironmentKentucky 4-H Summit 2022West Kentucky 4-H CampDr. Rachel N. GuidugliAccording to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers t
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, “One in five children, in the 42 countries served by Feeding America, face hunger every day.” Hunger is a real issue in our region. An unimaginable issue that we fight year-after-year in our county. The 4-H Food for Kids Backpack Program provides food assistance to youth enrolled in our public school system on a weekly basis. A project of this nature requires a large financial backing, something that ha
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Health
Cooking is a valuable life skill that teaches children about nutrition and food safety, as well as building math, science, literacy and fine motor skills. Twenty youth gathered in the kitchen for a day of learning. Youth explored the pastry world by working in groups to bake tasty treats. Participants learned important kitchen safety, how to avoid spreading germs while cooking, how to use the oven properly and safely when baking, and how to accurately measure liquid and dry in
