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| 2004 - Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004.1) | 22 |
Number of volunteers who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
| 2004.2) | 24 |
Number of Extension programs/activities conducted by Extension Homemaker members |
| 2004.3) | 8 |
Number of KEHA members who worked with youth on behalf of Extension |
| 2004.4) | 192 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered with Extension youth development work |
| 2004.5) | 792 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for Extension activities/events |
| 2004.6) | 34 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered in community service (non-Extension) activities/events |
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure (Family and Consumer Science Extension, 2008). Extension Homemakers provide numerous opportunities for individuals to enhance leadership skills at club, county, and area levels. Leadership development is a strong emphasis and by-product of every Extension Homemaker activity and event. The development of leadership skills provides tools to enable individuals to
