Letcher County CES

Title:

Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Community Leadership--2020

MAP:

Community Vitality

Agents Involved:

Nanette Banks, Crystal Smith, Shad Baker

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Economic Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Community Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Volunteer Development

Situation:

According to the Community Needs Assessment, there is a need for more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future and more citizens to solve local issues. 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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
• Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders

Intermediate Outcomes:

• 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:

• 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

Evaluation:

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: 2022-2024

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: 2022-2024

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults, Youth, Seniors, Community Members

Project or Activity: KEHA       

Content or Curriculum: KEHA leader trainings, lessons, manual, and website

Inputs: FCS agent, assistant, and Homemakers

Date: Monthly

Project or Activity:  East Kentucky Heritage Foundation

Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, UK CED Materials

Inputs: ANR Agent

Date: Monthly

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: Monthly

Project or Activity:  Volunteer Forum

Content or Curriculum: Program Curriculums

Inputs: 4-H Agents, Specialists

Date: Fall 2024

Project or Activity:  Teen Club/Council

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent & Assistant

Date: Monthly

Project or Activity:  Tanglewood Trail, Horse Trail, Hiking for Health, 4-H Adventure Club

Content or Curriculum: CEDIK, CED Materials, USFS Materials

Inputs: ANR Agent, FCS Agent, 4-H Agent and Assistants

Date: Monthly

Project or Activity:  Homemaker Council

Content or Curriculum: KEHA, KELD

Inputs: FCS Agent and Extension Homemakers

Date: Quarterly

Project or Activity:  FCS Council

Content or Curriculum: KELD Publications

Inputs: FCS Agent and Extension Homemakers

Date: Bi-annually

Project or Activity:  AAC / ADC

Content or Curriculum: KADF Materials, KELD Publications

Inputs: ANR Agent

Date: Monthly

Project or Activity:  4-H Council

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent

Date: Bi-annually

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