Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Community Leadership--2020Plan of Work

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Title:
Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Community Leadership--2020
MAP:
Community Vitality
Agents Involved:
Nanette Banks, Crystal Smith, Shad Baker
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Economic Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Community Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Volunteer Development
Situation:

According to the Community Needs Assessment, there is a need for more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future and more citizens to solve local issues. 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 Kentucky there are KEHA members, Master Clothing Volunteers, Master Gardner’s, Livestock Volunteers and adult 4-H volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, 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:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:


Evaluation:

Outcome: Volunteers understand they have a voice in local decision making

Indicator: Increase in meeting participation at councils

Method: past to present comparison, observation

Timeline: 2022-2024


Outcome: Community minded, action-oriented volunteers engaged in local decision making.

Indicator: Increased number of people serving on boards and councils making important decisions the moves the economy toward sustainability

Method: Observation, surveys of organizations run by boards and councils

Timeline: 2022-2024


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults, Youth, Seniors, Community Members


Project or Activity: KEHA       

Content or Curriculum: KEHA leader trainings, lessons, manual, and website

Inputs: FCS agent, assistant, and Homemakers

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  East Kentucky Heritage Foundation

Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, UK CED Materials

Inputs: ANR Agent

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  Master Clothing Volunteers

Content or Curriculum: Fall Training, Area Work Days, & Level-Specific Sewing Classes

Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent and Assistants

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  Volunteer Forum

Content or Curriculum: Program Curriculums

Inputs: 4-H Agents, Specialists

Date: Fall 2024


Project or Activity:  Teen Club/Council

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent & Assistant

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  Tanglewood Trail, Horse Trail, Hiking for Health, 4-H Adventure Club

Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, CED Materials, USFS Materials

Inputs: ANR Agent, FCS Agent, 4-H Agent and Assistants

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  Homemaker Council

Content or Curriculum: KEHA, KELD

Inputs: FCS Agent and Extension Homemakers

Date: Quarterly


Project or Activity:  FCS Council

Content or Curriculum: KELD Publications

Inputs: FCS Agent and Extension Homemakers

Date: Bi-annually


Project or Activity:  AAC / ADC

Content or Curriculum: KADF Materials, KELD Publications

Inputs: ANR Agent

Date: Monthly


Project or Activity:  4-H Council

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: Bi-annually





Success Stories

Letcher County attend 2023 4-H Summit

Author: Crystal Smith

Major Program: Leadership

4-H Summit has always been a favorite of the middle school population of Letcher County youth. This is where the youth get recognition for completing their achievement applications. That is a big deal to the youth that take the time to complete the 4-H achievement application.  Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) in an e

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