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Youth and Volunteer Leadership Development
Leadership and Volunteer Development
Tony Rose, Nick Roy, Kelli Bonifer
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
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 young people and their communities. Leadership skills, such as goal-setting, problem-solving and sound decision-making, are not just 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 also demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem, and improved high school completion rates (Bloomberg, Ganey, Alba, Quintero, & Alcantara, 2003).
Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.
Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community. Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future. Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives. Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations.
Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members.
Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.
Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.
Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.
Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
Youth will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership characteristics.
Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity. Youth will acquire decision making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.
Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.
Youth will listen to people who have different ideas from them.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
Initial Outcome: Learn Basic Leadership Skills
Indicator: Number of individuals who participate in leadership programs and percentage of increased knowledge
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Number of individuals who engage in volunteer and leadership Roles
Indicator: Number of volunteers engaged in leadership roles & number of volunteer hours
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Long-Term Outcome: Increase the number of individual who increase their involement in leadership and volunteer roles
Indicators: Number of effective leaders in significant leadership roles
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2017-May 2018
Audience:4-H Youth and Adult Volunteers
Project or Activity: Leadership Appreciation Banquet
Content or Curriculum: Volunteer Recognition
Inputs: Community Leaders, Volunteers, Extension Council, Extension District Board, Office Staff
Date: November 2018
Audience: Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Volunteer Development and Recruitment
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Volunteer Development Curriculum & GEMS
Inputs: Website, State Curriculum, Volunteers, Office Staff
Date: September 2017-May 2018
Audience: Middle School and High School Youth
Project or Activity: Leadership Teen Adair County
Content or Curriculum: 4-HCCS Curriculum - Unlock your Leadership Potential
Inputs: Volunteers, Teens, College Students, Community Leaders, Office Staff
Date: September 2017-May 2018
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Club Officer Trainings
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Development Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteers, State Curriculum, Past Officers, Teens, Office Staff
Date: September-October 2017
Audience: Teen and Adult Camp Volunteers
Project or Activity: Camp Adult and Teen Leader Development
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Volunteer Development Curriculum
Inputs: State Camp Training Materials, Volunteers, Office Staff
Date: April-May 2018
Audience: KEHA Members
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leadership Development
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lesson Resources
Inputs: Homemaker Leader Trainings
Date: Year Round
Activity: Adair County Cattlemen’s Meetings
Audience: Cattle Producers
Content or Curriculum: Enterprise improvement through genetics, health, and pre-conditioning.
Inputs: Agent & Volunteers
Date: Ongoing
Activity: Adair County Junior Cattlemen Association
Audience: Youth Cattle Producers
Content or Curriculum: 4H Livestock curriculum
Inputs: Agent & Volunteers
Date: Ongoing
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Kelli Bonifer
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
About 1.7 million toaster ovens are sold in the United States each year. Twenty-seven percent of households use it only for toasting foods (Energy Star Market Industry Scoping Report: Toaster Ovens, November 2011). Today’s toaster ovens have capability beyond toasting and use one-half to one-third less energy than conventional ovens. Additionally, smaller yield recipes may be more efficiently prepared in a toaster oven. Individuals who understand the advantages of toaster ovens may find th
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging through networking, engaged in youth-adult pa
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Increasing middle school and high school aged youth in the 4-H program has been a focus of the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service this past year. Creating new opportunities for local youth to participate in 4-H program and give of their time and talent also has been a major focus.A group of teens worked to reorganize the Adair County 4-H Teen Council this past year. Council membership is now at over twenty youth and they are planning and conducting meetings and programs for teens. In Oct
