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It Starts With Us
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 20 |
Number of youth who served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.2) | 42 |
Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.3) | 42 |
Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.5) | 8 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.4) | 8 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.6) | 8 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.7) | 0 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
| 4051.8) | 0 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
Author: Kelly Bland
Major Program: Leadership
According to 4-H, 80% of children involved in community service projects report a stronger connection to their community, and 70% feel more confident in their ability to make a difference. The benefits of engaging children in community service are extensive. Research from the Corporation for National and Community Service indicates that children who participate in volunteer activities are more likely to perform better academically, with 60% of young volunteers showing improved grades. These expe
