Casey County CES

Title:

Increase Community Leadership Development & Volunteerism among Adults and Youth

MAP:

Leadership & Volunteerism Development

Agents Involved:

Meagan Klee

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Empowering Community Leaders (general)

Situation:

Casey County continually struggles with diverse leadership and participation in community organizations. Existing volunteers are overworked and need new, fresh volunteers to step up. Kentucky is ranked 41st of out the 50 states in volunteering (Corporation for National & Community Service). There is a need for volunteer and leadership development to provide youth and adults the skills to be productive and engaged members of society.

Long-Term Outcomes:

By providing leadership education to youth and adults, community members will be more confident with their leadership and communication skills. Community members will take active roles in community organizations and committees and address local issues. Community members will improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills, as well as get better acquainted with the community and its members.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Community members will serve on the County Extension Council, 4-H Council, Client Protection Committee, etc. as well as committees/boards in the community. Volunteer Leaders will demonstrate leadership skills while participating in meetings and activities. Adults will accept increased leadership positions in Extension programs and in the community. Youth will strive to be officers in community clubs and school clubs and become more active in the community.

Initial Outcomes:

The number of youth and adults attending Extension and community meetings will increase. Community members (youth & adults) will learn skills to improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, decision making, team building, and conflict resolution. Community members (youth & adults) will enhance their leadership and communication skills. Youth and adults will gain knowledge and skills and become an involved community member.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Community Leadership Roles

Indicator: Number of parents & teens involved in the 4-H Council, CEC, CPC, Teen Club, D5 4-H Teen Council; number of youth and adult participants accepting leadership roles in the community

Method: one-on-one discussion, evaluations

Timeline: All Year

Intermediate Outcome: Communication & Leadership Skills

Indicator: Becoming an officer or committee chair on council/board, etc.; participants use gained knowledge; participants address community-related issues

Method: interviews, evaluations

Timeline: All Year

Long-term Outcome: Community & State Leaders

Indicator: Becoming state 4-H Officer, becoming president/chair of an organization; leading community organizations/functions

Method: interviews

Timeline: All Year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: youth & adults

Project or Activity: 4-H Leadership Development: Casey County Teen Club, D5 4-H Teen Council, State Teen Council, Casey County 4-H Council, Client Protection Committee, County Extension Council, YELP, State Planning Committees

Content or Curriculum: KELD, GEMS, Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Inputs: youth & adult volunteers

Date: All Year

Audience: 9-18 year olds

Project or Activity: 4-H Officer Training & Reception

Content or Curriculum: state-supported curriculum

Inputs: Community Volunteers

Date: September/October

Audience: 14 year olds and up

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leader Training

Content or Curriculum: state-supported 4-H Camp Leader Training materials

Inputs: youth and adult volunteers

Date: June

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