Woodford County CES

Title:

Leadership and Volunteer Development

MAP:

Leadership and Volunteerism

Agents Involved:

Elizabeth Creed, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Master Gardener

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Master Clothing Volunteer

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

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. Through the efforts of the extension agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. Woodford County is a community that is maintaining its population with limited amounts of growth. Community volunteers tend to stay involved in the community for long periods of time. Despite this, new volunteers and citizens must be engaged and encouraged to take on leadership roles within their community. An effective Cooperative Extension Service will continue to develop new leadership in order to maintain support and provide input to our programs.

Long-Term Outcomes:

The community will have a diverse mixture of experienced and new volunteer leaders that can effectively determine community needs and assist with the delivery of educational programs to the citizens of Woodford County. Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Intermediate Outcomes:

County advisory councils will be composed of individuals representing all areas of the community. Youth will serve as active members of advisory groups. Certified and master volunteers will help deliver educational programs in 4-H animal science, 4-H shooting sports, sewing, horticulture, and cooking.

Initial Outcomes:

Advisory councils will meet on a regular basis and provide input regarding educational needs. Youth will gain experience in communication skills, parliamentary procedure and community leadership. Citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, citizens will increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Diverse mix of active community volunteers
Indicator: community organizations, advisory councils
Method: review of attendance, minutes, membership rolls
Timeline: 2016-2017

Intermediate Outcome: Advisory councils with representation from all areas
Indicator: membership, attendance, rotation of officers
Method: review of council minutes, meeting attendance
Timeline: 2016-2017

Initial Outcome: Youth will gain experience in parliamentary procedure
Indicator: 4-H Club officer involvement, meeting activities
Method: review of minutes, written evaluation from club leaders
Timeline: 2016-2017

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local elected officials
Project or Activity: Legislative Appreciation Dinner
Content or Curriculum: Report to the People
Inputs: Open house, multi-media presentation
Date: March 2016

Audience: Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: Monthly Leader Lessons
Content or Curriculum: CES publications
Inputs: Agent's time, Volunteers, Extension Homemakers, Extension Facilities
Date: September-May

Audience: Advisory Council Members
Project or Activity: Council meetings
Content or Curriculum: SEAL materials
Inputs: Agents time
Date: year-round

Audience: High School Seniors
Project or Activity: Woodford Leadership Tomorrow
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: Community organizations to host tours
Date: September 2016 - May 2017

Audience: Adult volunteers interested in horticulture
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Program
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Manual
Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists
Date: Fall of every other year

Audience: Adult volunteers interested in sewing/textiles
Project or Activity: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction
Content or Curriculum: Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction curriculum
Inputs: Extension agents, Specialists, Past volunteers
Date: Semi-annually

Audience: Youth age 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Communications Day
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Sponsorship from Kiwanis, Homemakers Organization, Volunteer Judges
Date: November 2016 - January 2017

Audience: Fifth Grade students
Project or Activity: 4-H Parliamentary Procedure Lesson
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Step Up to Leadership
Inputs: classroom club presentation
Date: October 2016

Audience: Adult Volunteers
Project or Activity: Certified 4-H Volunteer programs
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Animal Science, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Equine, 4-H Sewing
Inputs: Volunteer Leader Workshops
Date: year-round

Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Champion Food Volunteer
Content or Curriculum: Champion Food Volunteer Curriculum
Inputs: Area Agents Time, CFV Curriculum, Extension Kitchen
Date: Spring

Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Leadership Woodford County
Content or Curriculum: KELD, other extension resources
Inputs: Area Agents Time, Specialists, Community and Civic organizations
Date: Every other year

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