Webster County CES

Title:

Empowering Community Leaders and Volunteers

MAP:

Leadership

Agents Involved:

Alexander, Raymer

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Master Clothing Volunteer

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Empowering Community Leaders (general)

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

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. Within Kentucky there are 16,000 KEHA members, 119 Master Clothing Volunteers, and over 150 Champion Food Volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agents, 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:

Our communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Increase in number of KEHA and MCV members in the county.

Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.

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

Intermediate Outcomes:

Number of people who:

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

Initial Outcomes:

Participants increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Participants increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Long Term

Indicator: Increase in knowledge of leadership skills, communication skills

Method: new members take leadership roles within the organizations, leaders take roles in community groups, increase in number of volunteers

Timeline: Fall (KEHA leadership training), All year for MCV programs, and quilt committee members

Outcome: Intermediate

Indicator: Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives

Method: Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculum evaluations, post surveys, youth and leader testimonials Follow-up surveys, personal interviews, and observations

Timeline: Throughout program implementation

Outcome: Intermediate

Indicator: Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs

Method: Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculum evaluations, post surveys, youth and leader testimonials Follow-up surveys, personal interviews, and observations

Timeline: Throughout program implementation

Outcome: Intermediate

Indicator: 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.

Method: Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculum evaluations, post surveys, youth and leader testimonials Follow-up surveys, personal interviews, and observations

Timeline: Throughout program implementation

Outcome: Intermediate

Indicator: 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.

Method: Kentucky 4-H Core Curriculum evaluations, post surveys, youth and leader testimonials Follow-up surveys, personal interviews, and observations

Timeline: Throughout program implementation

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Webster County Extension Homemakers (KEHA), MCV

Project or Activity: KEHA leadership training, MCV

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD) Section 1, Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) orientation

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists, and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources

Date: Fall

Audience: Webster Quilt Trail Committee

Project or Activity: Promote tourism, present at local events

Content or Curriculum: KELD, extension publications, quilt brochure

Inputs: Extension agents, Quilt committee, National quilt trail information

Date: All year

Audience: County Extension Council members

Project or Activity: County Extension Council training

Content or Curriculum: KELD, Extension publications, UK Staff development resources, ELK

Inputs: Extension Agents, specialists, community partners, elected officials

Date: February

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Teen Leadership Academy

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H approved core curriculum

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents and facilities, volunteer leadership, community and business leadership

Date: Program year -2019

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Club

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H approved core curriculum for leadership and civic engagement

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents and facilities, volunteer leadership, community and business leadership

Date: Program year 2018-2019

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Middle School Teen Leadership Club

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H approved core curriculum for leadership and civic engagement

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents and facilities, volunteer leadership, community and business leadership

Date: Program year 2018-2019

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Counselors

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H approved core curriculum for leadership and civic engagement

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents and facilities, volunteer leadership, community and business leadership

Date: Annually

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