Extension
It Starts With Us
Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles and Community Leadership--2020
Community Vitality
Nanette Banks, Crystal Smith, Shad Baker
Economic Development
Community Leadership Development
Community Engagement
Volunteer Development
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.
- 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: 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
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
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership
4-H Summit has always been a favorite of the middle school population of Letcher County youth. This is where the youth get recognition for completing their achievement applications. That is a big deal to the youth that take the time to complete the 4-H achievement application. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) in an e
