Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4042 - Volunteer Engagement
4042.1) 93

Number of volunteers who have completed the screening process during this program year

4042.2) 39

Number of volunteers who have completed orientation during this program year

4042.3) 53

Number of days in which the agent has engaged in professional development activities related to volunteerism

4042.4) 31

Number of volunteers who have participated in formal volunteer education (KVF, Certification, Re-Certification, organized county or district Volunteer Development Activities)

4042.5) 51

Number of volunteers who have taught at least two hours of curriculum-based instruction to 4-H members



Success Stories

Educating and Empowering Animal Science Volunteer Leaders

Author: Mary S Averbeck

Major Program: Volunteer Engagement

The goal of Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to provide in-depth, accurate educational activities for participants.  4-H livestock, horse and dog project leaders serve as primary educators. While they desire to provide quality experiences for their 4-H members, they may lack the necessary resources to meet this goal. The Kentucky 4-H Livestock, Horse and Dog Volunteer Certification Program is a collaboration of equine and livestock specialists from the Department of Animal and

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Sewing Volunteers Educate Youth and Adults

Author: Mary S Averbeck

Major Program: Volunteer Engagement

There is high demand for sewing instruction for youth and adults in Kenton County. Eleven sewing volunteers meet this need. They teach workshops for youth and adults in beginning, intermediate and advanced clothing construction techniques, quilting, crafting, machine embroidery and creating fashion accessories.  Over 882 hours in teaching and community service were provided by these ladies.   Based on the value of $25.43 per hour for 2018 (according to Independent Sector, US. average),

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New skills newly renovated 4-H building

Author: Ola Donahue

Major Program: Volunteer Engagement

 How is our newest group of 4-H Teens going to survive when they leave home?According to many experts our youth is hopeless when it comes to basic life and workplace skills.  Research shows our teens are comfortable online or with a phone in their hand, but are incapable of face to face communication, critical thinking and problem solving.  Many of our youth do not have the ability to cook, change a tire, much less how to you use a saw, pressure washer or electric drill. According

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