Developing Leadership and VolunteerismPlan of Work

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Hart County CES

Title:
Developing Leadership and Volunteerism
MAP:
Volunteer and Leadership Enhancement
Agents Involved:
Adam Estes, Sonya Carter, Julia Wilson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership
Situation:

The 4-H National Youth Council on leadership conducted an online survey by Harris Poll among 1,501 9th through 12th grade students.  The study found that most youth (96%) think leadership is important to addressing the country’s most pressing issues; but only one in three young people says they have the skills they need to be prepared to lead.

Development of leadership contributes greatly to the positive development of the youth and their communities. Helping young people to develop leadership skills helps them to learn to solve community problems and enhances their citizen participation.  Developing self-confidence can be incredibly difficult for some people. Surrounded by peer pressure and negative influences, many teenagers struggle to voice their opinions and see their worth. An effective leadership development program such as 4-H teaches young people and adults that they have the potential to lead others, empowering them to feel confident in their beliefs. As they apply these leadership skills in school and their extracurricular activities, their confidence will continue to grow (Empower).  Kentucky 4-H and the Cooperative Extension Service provides youth opportunities to engage in developmentally appropriate experiences to advance their leadership skills.   

Adult volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.  Volunteers that develop leadership skills and take an active role in their community help make a difference in the future.  Serving on councils, leadership boards and participating in community programs help citizens feel more engaged in the community they live in.  

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 Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025

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: Summer 2025


Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leader Trainings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Materials
Inputs: Homemaker Council
Date: June 2024 to July 2025

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 2024 – May 2025


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 2024– August 2025

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: August 2024

 

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Homemaker Council Meetings
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Plan of Work
Inputs: Local and Area Homemakers
Date: July 2024 – June 2025

 

Audience: Youth and Adults 

Project or Activity: Master Clothing Volunteer  
Content or Curriculum: Quilting, Clothing Structure
Inputs: Homemakers, 4-H Members
Date: July 2024– June 2025

Audience: Youth and Adults 


Project or Activity: Health and Wellness Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Extension Health and Wellness Ambassador
Inputs: Youth and Adults
Date: July 2023 – June 2024

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