Extension
It Starts With Us
Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Community Leadership--2020
Community Vitality
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent program codes 2003, 2005, 3004, 3015, 3016, 4001, 4011, 4051
Economic Development
Community Leadership Development
Community Engagement
Volunteer Development
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 KEHA members, Master Clothing Volunteers, Master Gardner’s, Livestock Volunteers and adult 4-H volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
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.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA, FCS, ANR, and 4H Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in Community leadership
Outcome: Volunteers understand they have a voice in local decision making
Indicator: Increase in meeting participation at councils
Method: past to present comparison, observation
Timeline: 2021-2024
Outcome: Community minded, action-oriented volunteers engaged in local decision making.
Indicator: Increased number of people serving on boards and councils making important decisions the moves the economy toward sustainability
Method: Observation, surveys of organizations run by boards and councils
Timeline: 2021-2024
Audience: Adults, Youth, Seniors, Community Members
Project or Activity: KEHA
Content or Curriculum: KEHA lessons, manual, and website
Inputs: FCS agent, assistant, and Homemakers
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: East Kentucky Heritage Foundation
Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, UK CED Materials
Inputs: ANR Agent
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Master Clothing Volunteers
Content or Curriculum: Fall Training, Area Work Days, & Level-Specific Sewing Classes
Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent and Assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Volunteer Forum
Content or Curriculum: Program Curriculums
Inputs: Agents, Specialists
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Teen Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H Agent & Assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Pine Mountain Trail, Great Eastern Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Horse Trail
Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, CED Materials, USFS Materials
Inputs: ANR Agent and Assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2021 Kentucky 4-H Summit could not be implemented in the typical face-to-face format. Kentucky 4-H Program volunteers, members, and professionals decided, based on current events and fundamental developmental needs, that middle school youth needed the opportunity to connect to others and practice their leadership skills through 4-H. If adolescents are to develop the skills necessary for adulthood, they must learn basic skills for everyday life (Carnegie Council f
