Developing Leadership & Volunteer SkillsPlan of Work

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Shelby County CES

Title:
Developing Leadership & Volunteer Skills
MAP:
Leadership & Community Development
Agents Involved:
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Ag Policy
Situation:
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Shelby County is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long-term commitment to strengthen families. Within Shelby County there are strong leaders across all program areas who share their expertise and volunteer their time with youth and families in their community. The leaders are engaged, educated and empowered to understand issues and to take ownership for implementing solutions.

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 youth in their communities. Leadership skills, such as goal setting, problem solving and sound decision-making are not only 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 demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem and improved high school completion rates.
Long-Term Outcomes:
*Shelby County infrastructure is strengthened through effective local leadership
*Community problems are solved through active, involved adult and youth local leaders
*Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future
*Youth will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
Intermediate Outcomes:
*Number of youth and adults who:
-practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach
-improved skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork or group process in addressing organizational issues or needs
-apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
*Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, daycamp or other project-based group of younger 4-H members.
Initial Outcomes:
*Increase KOSA in personal leadership
*Increase KOSA in organizational leadership
*Increase KOSA in community leadership
*Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting
*Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals
*Youth will listen to people with different ideas from their own
Evaluation:
Initial Outcome: Increase in KOSA in personal, organizational and community leadership
Indicator: The number of individuals who increased KOSA in personal, organizational and community leadership
Method: Observation and end-of-training evaluation
Timeline: Conclusion of training and meeting throughout the year

Intermediate Outcome: Implementation of leadership skills
Indicator: Better communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Method: Observation
Timeline: Throughout the year following learning opportunities

Long-term Outcome: Program participants are contributing within the community to address local needs and youth are successful in the workplace
Indicator: Community problems are solved and youth are gainfully employed
Method: Observation and self-reporting
Timeline: Annually
Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Community adults and youth

Project or Activity: My Inner Leader: Developing Personal & Organizational Leadership Skills

Content or Curriculum: True Colors, UK curriculum

Inputs: Agent, Specialists, True Colors and UK curriculum

Date: July 2017


Audience: Program participants

Project or Activity: Leadership Shelby/Young Leaders

Content or Curriculum: Sponsor Extension leaders to attend program, assist with Ag Day for each program

Inputs: Extension leaders, local farms and agribusinesses

Date: September 2017-June 2018


Audience: Adults interested in Horticulture

Project or Activity: Master Gardener Association activities

Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Training manual

Inputs: MG Training manual

Date: July 2017-June 2018


Audience: Extension Leaders

Project or Activity: Horticulture & Agriculture Advisory Council, committees and projects

Content or Curriculum: Leadership development and Extension materials

Inputs: UK publications and volunteers

Date: Year Round


Audience: Citizens interested in Horticulture activities, Master Gardeners

Project or Activity: Maintaining Tim McClure Botanical Gardens

Content or Curriculum: MG curriculum, Extension publications

Inputs: Master Gardeners, horticulture technician, MG curriculum, Extension publications

Date: July-November 2017, March-June, 2018


Audience: Extension and community leaders

Project or Activity: True Colors Personality Assessment Training

Content or Curriculum: True Colors curriculum

Inputs: True Colors curriculum, agents

Date: As scheduled


Audience: Agricultural leaders

Project or Activity: Ag Policy training

Content or Curriculum: Current Ag. policy and events

Inputs: Specialists, guest speakers, UK publications

Date:


Audience: District Board

Project or Activity: District Board

Content or Curriculum: District Board Handbook, KRS statutes

Inputs: handbook, statutes

Date: Monthly


Audience: 4-H Camp Teens/CITs

Project or Activity: Camp Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Camp Leader's guide

Inputs: Curriculum, Camp information

Date: May 2018


Audience: 4-H Camp Adult Volunteers

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Camp Leader's guide

Inputs: Curriculum, Camp information

Date: May 2018


Audience: 4-H Clubs

Project or Activity: Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Manuel, 4-H Leadership Curriculum

Inputs: Curriculum

Date: October/November 2017


Audience: 4-H Horse and Livestock Leaders

Project or Activity: Livestock & Horse Leader Certifications or Re-certifications

Content or Curriculum: Livestock and Horse Leader training

Inputs: training materials, classes, activities, Certification Training

Date: Annually


Audience: 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches

Project or Activity: Coaches Certification

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Shooting Sports Training

Inputs: Volunteers, training materials, fees

Date: October 2017, February 2018


Audience: 4-H Leaders

Project or Activity: 4-H Council and Volunteer Opportunities

Content or Curriculum: Extension Leadership Materials

Inputs: 4-H and UK curriculum

Date: year round


Audience: 4-H Teens

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum: various workshops and tracks

Inputs: marketing, recruitment

Date: June 2018


Audience: 4-H School Clubs

Project or Activity: Officer Elections, Parliamentary Procedure

Content or Curriculum: Club Handbook, Robert's Rule of Order

Inputs: Volunteers,Curriculum

Date: October 2017


Audience: Shelby County Extension Council members

Project or Activity: Leadership and Council Training

Content or Curriculum: KELD curriculum

Inputs: KELD curriculum

Date: quarterly; Jul and Oct 2017; Jan and Apr 2018


Audience: Shelby County Extension Council new members

Project or Activity: New member training

Content or Curriculum: History of Shelby County Extension; Shelby County Data; Kentucky Law regarding extension councils; getting to know you

Inputs: Extension History; College of Ag Info; State Law, Extension Council members

Date: Oct 2017


Audience: Community Adults & Youth

Project or Activity: Leadership is M.O.R.E.

Content/Curriculum: Leadership is M.O.R..E. Curriculum

Inputs: Agents, Leadership is M.O.R.E. Curriculum

Date: Nov. 15, 20, 29, Dec. 6, 13.


Audience: Community Adults & Youth

Project or Activity: Generational Differences

Content/Curriculum: Ken Culp

Inputs: Ken Culp

Date: January 2018


Audience: 4-H School Clubs

Project or Activity: Shelby Co. Citizenship Lesson

Content/Curriculum: Shelby Co. History, Elected officials, Citizenship curriculum

Inputs: Staff, Agents, 4-H Citizenship Curriculum

Date: January 2018




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