Leadership and Volunteer EngagementPlan of Work

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Trimble County CES

Title:
Leadership and Volunteer Engagement
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Hance, Proctor, ANR agent
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
Situation:

Volunteers are important in building engaged and empowered communities.  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. Effective leaders are crucial to the health and vitality of every community and the success of every program. Volunteers contribute hours to community service and to the Extension service in planning, developing and implenting programs. The strengthening of leadership through Council and community participation will allow our community to grow and prosper. Experience, and the acquisition of leadership skills, will equip youth and adults to assume more leadership roles with Extension, school, civic and government organizations, and community activities to foster an improvement of the quality of life. Leadership development can build the capacities of individuals, groups, and organizations to identify and resolve community issues. Through the efforts of the agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

KEHA - The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association mission is to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education, leadership development and volunteer service. With membership totaling more than 13,000 statewide, KEHA members are engaged leaders and active volunteers.

Long-Term Outcomes:

- Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

- Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

- Community capacity will be strengthened through strong local organization leadership

KEHA - KEHA members serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs.

Intermediate Outcomes:

- Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, associations, 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

KEHA - KEHA leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.

The number of KEHA volunteer service hours reported annually for KEHA, Extension and Community activities will increase.

Initial Outcomes:

- Volunteers will increase their knowledge and skills in personal leadership.

- Volunteers will increase their knowledge and skills in community leadership

- KEHA Advisory Council, County Extension Council members, and volunteers increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

KEHA - KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.

KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.

Evaluation:

Outcome:  Volunteer leaders will practice personal leadership skills in council meetings, community outreach, and clubs

Indicator:  Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach; Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs

Method:  Observation of members

Timeline:  July 2020-2024


Outcome: KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal and organizational leadership through club lessons, special interest workshops, and annual officer training. 

Indicator:  Number of Extension programs/activities conducted by Extension Homemaker members; Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for Extension activities/events and community service activities/events. Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership knowledge and/or number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership skills gained through county and/or area officer training.

Method: end of program evaluations, surveys, observation of members

Timeline:  July 2020-2024, on-going


Outcome: KEHA leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.

Indicator:  Number of KEHA members who utilized knowledge gained through officer training to fulfill a KEHA leadership role at the club, county, area and/or state level.

Method: Observation, review of officer directories

Timeline:  on-going


Initial Outcome: Volunteers increase their knowledge and skills in personal and organizational leadership

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations regarding: personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process.

Method: Observation of members

Timeline: July 2020- June 2024

Intermediate Outcome:Volunteer leaders will practice personal leadership skills in council meetings, community outreach, and clubs.

Indicator: Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach; Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs; Number of Extension programs/activities conducted by Extension Homemaker members; Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for Extension activities/events and community service activities/events.

Method: Observation of members

Timeline: July 2020- June 2024

Long-term Outcome: Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership

Indicator: Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues.

Method: Observation of demonstrated leadership for community project management (committee, councils,etc.)

Timeline: July 2020 - June 2024

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Trimble County Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity:   KEHA Officer and training / County KEHA Kickoff, KEHA State Meeting

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Training Toolkit, KEHA Manual, KEHA Website, workshops

Inputs: Proctor, State Advisors

Date: Annually each fall and spring


Audience: Trimble County Homemaker Council, Members

Project or Activity:  Leader trainings and lessons

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development Program, KEHA Leader lessons

Inputs: Proctor, KEHA

Date:  October 2020, November 2020, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021


Audience: Extension Volunteers

Project or Activity: Volunteer Leader Appreciation

Content or Curriculum: Leader Appreciation Event

Inputs: Agents, Extension Council volunteers

Date: Spring 2021


Audience: Recruitment of Extension Council volunteers

Project or Activity: Council Membership recruitment

Content or Curriculum: Volunteer Leader Handbook, KELD

Inputs: Agents, Council committee members, Community Leaders

Date: September 2020, on-going


Audience: Extension Council Volunteers

Project or Activity: Leader Orientation and Training

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, KELD

Inputs: Agents

Date:  November 2020, February 2021, April 2021


Audience: Trimble County Extension District Board

Project or Activity: Leader Orientation and Training

Content or Curriculum: District Board PowerPoint, Leader Handbook SEAL, KELD

Inputs: Agents, Specialists

Date: January - February 2021


Audience: Trimble County 4-H Camp Leaders

Project or Activity: Multi County Training

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Volunteer Training packet, American Red Cross CPR & First Aid

Inputs: Agents, Volunteers

Date: June 2021


Audience: 4-H School Club Officers

Project or Activity: 4-H Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Inputs: Agents, Specialists and Local School Teachers

Date: September 2020



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