Extension
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| 4011 - Volunteer Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.6) | 220 |
Number of hours of service contributed |
| 4011.5) | 105 |
Number of youth and adults who have participated in a community-based service project (KOSA) |
| 4011.4) | 50 |
The number of hours of youth or adult volunteer related education provided in the county (i.e. orientations, trainings, education workshop, club management seminars, etc) (KOSA) |
| 4011.3) | 45 |
The number of 4-H youth and adults who have volunteered in a non-4-H community non-profits two or more times during the year (SEEC) |
| 4011.2) | 113 |
The number of youth and adults who participated in volunteer training/orientation (i.e. club officer orientation, volunteer education/certification, etc) (KOSA) |
| 4011.1) | 152 |
The number of youth and adults who engaged in volunteer service in their communities through the 4-H program (SEEC) |
Author: Madalyn Hale
Major Program: Volunteer Development
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
