Developing Leadership Skills for Community and Civic EngagementPlan of Work

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Jefferson County CES

Title:
Developing Leadership Skills for Community and Civic Engagement
MAP:
Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
J. Carter, L. Caudle, C. Durr, C. Hall, V. Holland, S. Lewis, W. Long, L. Milligan, B. Pratt, K. Smith, P. Thompson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Master Gardener
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
Situation:

Volunteer leadership is the backbone of Extension. Community leadership and partnership enhances Extensions ability to achieve its mission and sustain itself.  Extension is committed to volunteer leader capacity building.  Capacity building allows us to sustain ourselves and take our organization to the next level programmatically and financially. 

Jefferson County Extension provides opportunities for youth and adults to actively engage locally and globally to promote life skills that aids in their success.  Leaders exercise critical thinking skills, learn to appreciate diversity, practice tolerance, develop socio-emotionally, and strive to contribute to their environment (United States Department of Education International Affairs Office of International Strategy). 

Youth participating in experiential learning opportunities coupled with setting goals, solving problems, and making wise decisions will help students develop their leadership skills, and in turn will provide them with the necessary skills for leading a successful life (Boyd, 2001).


Boyd, B.L. (2011). Bringing leadership experiences to inner-city youth. Journal of Extension [Online]. 39(4). Available:  https://www.joe.org/joe/2001august/a6.php   

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults 

Project or Activity: Master Gardener Program and Volunteer Activities 

Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Curriculum 

Inputs: Guest Speakers/Volunteers, mentors, agent, classroom, lab 

Dates: Spring 2021 

Program Code: 1032 

 

Audience: Adults and Advisory Council Members 

Project or Activity: Build Organizational Leadership 

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD) 

Inputs: UK/KSU Specialists, Extension leadership 

Date: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 

Program Code: 2001 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers Club Presidents 

Project or Activity: President’s Training 

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Curriculum 

Inputs: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA), Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service publications and resources 

Date: July/August 2020 

Program Code: 2004 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers Educational Chairmen 

Project or Activity: Educational Program Chairmen Training 

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Curriculum 

Inputs: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA), Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service publications and resources 

Date: September 2020 

Program Code: 2004 

 

 

Audience: Adults 

Project or Activity: Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) 

Content or Curriculum: MCV Curriculum, Continuing education hours for certification 

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Dates: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021 

Program Code: 2003 

 

 

Audience: Adults 

Project or Activity: 4 – H Advisory Council 

Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4 – H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit 

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Date: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021 

Program Code: 2001 

 

Audience: Adults  

Project or Activity: Horse, Dog, and Livestock Volunteer 

Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4 – H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit, Education Hours for certification 

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Date: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021  

Program Code: 4041 

 

 

Audience: Youth 

Project or Activity: School Clubs, Project Clubs, Community, Clubs 

Content or Curriculum: After School Agriculture, Essential Elements of 4 – H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit, National 4-H Curriculum,  

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Date: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021 

Program Code: 4001  

 

 

Audience: Youth 

Project or Activity: Teen Summit & Teen Conference 

Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4 – H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit 

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Date: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021 

Program Code: 4041 

 

 

Audience: Youth  

Project or Activity: 4 – H Communications  

Content or Curriculum: Essential Elements of 4 – H Youth Development Program, The Power of Experiential Learning Mentor Training Toolkit 

Inputs: Paid staff, state specialist, volunteers, facilities, grants 

Date: Sept. 2020 – Aug. 2021 

Program Code: 4021 

 
 

Audience: Youth(Developing Life Skills) 

Project or Activity:  School Clubs 

Content or Curriculum: Exploring 4-H, Fiber Works, Ozobot, Lego Mindstroms 

Inputs: volunteers, facilities,grants, state specialists, staff 

Date: September 2020-April 2021 

Program Code: 4001 



Success Stories

Community Cares Club

Author: Jessica Marquez

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Community Cares Club

Issues: What is the situation? Who cares and why?In the year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic created many hardships for individuals, especially minority community members. Many people lost their jobs and depended on community centers for resources. The Family Resource & Youth Service Coordinator (FRYSC) from Atherton High School reached out to me wanting to start a program that could teach students about becoming leaders in their community and helping those in need. Atherton High School is part

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Library Partnerships

Author: Chanda Hall

Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)

As a nonprofit it is essential to develop partnerships with community organizations.  Relationships with community partners can help with grant writing, volunteer recruitment, and program promotion.  The goal of community partnerships is beneficial for both sides and strengthen the broader community.  Jefferson County 4-H has developed a very strong relationship with Louisville Public Libraries.  During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Louisville Free Public Library wanted to conti

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Members March On

Author: Valerie Holland

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Members of the Jefferson County Extension Homemakers Association are very diverse and capable leaders who are not afraid of a challenge.  And they did face a huge challenge with the 2020 COVID 19 pandemic! Jefferson County rated in the highest case level of the state, but their tenacious spirit led them to find any way they could help and serve during this pandemic. Throughout the year, the Extension Homemakers have contributed time, talent and dollars to the community both on a county, are

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