Woodford County CES

Title:

Leadership and Volunteer Development

MAP:

Community Vitality

Agents Involved:

Ryan Farley, Beau Neal, Hannah Thornsberry, Tyson Gregory

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Leadership

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Master Clothing Volunteer

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

Situation:

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. Through the efforts of the extension agents and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. Woodford County is a community that is maintaining its population with limited amounts of growth. Community volunteers tend to stay involved in the community for long periods of time. Despite this, new volunteers and citizens must be engaged and encouraged to take on leadership roles within their community. An effective Cooperative Extension Service will continue to develop new leadership in order to maintain support and provide input to our programs.

Long-Term Outcomes:

The community will have a diverse mixture of experienced and new volunteer leaders that can effectively determine community needs and assist with the delivery of educational programs to the citizens of Woodford County. Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.

Intermediate Outcomes:

County advisory councils will be composed of individuals representing all areas of the community. Youth will serve as active members of advisory groups. Certified and master volunteers will help deliver educational programs in 4-H animal science, 4-H shooting sports, sewing, horticulture, and cooking.

Initial Outcomes:

Advisory councils will meet on a regular basis and provide input regarding educational needs. Youth will gain experience in communication skills, parliamentary procedure and community leadership. Citizens will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, citizens will increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Diverse mix of active community volunteers

Indicator: community organizations, advisory councils

Method: review of attendance, minutes, membership rolls

Timeline: Yearly

Intermediate Outcome: Advisory councils with representation from all areas

Indicator: membership, attendance, rotation of officers

Method: review of council minutes, meeting attendance

Timeline: Yearly

Initial Outcome: Youth and volunteers will gain leadership experience

Indicator: 4-H Club officer involvement, meeting activities

Method: evaluation of club/program experiences

Timeline: Yearly

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local elected officials

Project or Activity: Legislative Appreciation Dinner

Content or Curriculum: Report to the People

Inputs: Open house, multi-media presentation

Date: Annually

Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Monthly Leader Lessons

Content or Curriculum: CES publications

Inputs: Agent's time, Volunteers, Extension Homemakers, Extension Facilities

Date: September-May

Audience: Advisory Council Members

Project or Activity: Council meetings

Content or Curriculum: SEAL materials

Inputs: Agents time, Volunteer Time

Date: Year-round

Audience: High School Sophomores

Project or Activity: Woodford Leadership Tomorrow

Content or Curriculum:

Inputs: Community organizations to host tours

Date: September - May 

Audience: High School/Middle School Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Leadership Council

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development/Service Learning

Inputs: Agent time, Volunteer Speakers, Materials, Curriculum

Date: September - May

Audience: Adults and 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Beginning Sewing Classes

Content or Curriculum: UK Beginning Sewing Publications, 4-H Youth Sewing Curriculum

Inputs: Agent Time, Master Clothing Volunteers

Date: Annually

Audience: Adult Volunteers

Project or Activity: Certified 4-H Volunteer programs

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Animal Science, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Sewing

Inputs: Volunteer Leader Workshops

Date: Year-round

Audience: Community Residents

Project or Activity: Leadership Woodford County

Content or Curriculum: KELD, other extension resources

Inputs: Area Agents Time, Specialists, Community and Civic organizations

Date: Every other year

Audience: Homeowners/Landowners

Project or Activity: Master Gardener Training

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Curriculum

Inputs: Agent Time, U.K. Specialists, CES Publications

Date: Every other year

Audience: Older Adults of Woodford County

Project or Activity: Estate Planning

Content or Curriculum: Various UK Programs and CES Publications

Inputs: Agent Time, UK Specialists, CES Publications and Program Materials

Date: Every other year

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