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| 4011 - 4-H Volunteer Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.1) | 71 |
Number of youth who indicated they like helping people in their community (Common Measures – CS 1) |
| 4011.2) | 49 |
Number of youth who indicated that because of 4-H, they met leaders in their community (Common Measures – CS 9) |
| 4011.3) | 29 |
Number of youth who have encouraged others to volunteer in their community (Common Measures – CS 10) |
| 4011.4) | 111 |
Number of youth who have done a community service project (Common Measures – CS 11) |
| 4011.5) | 41 |
Number of youth who have helped plan a community service project (Common Measures – CS 12) |
| 4011.6) | 11 |
Number of youth who have led a community service project (Common Measures – CS 13) |
| 4011.7) | 35 |
Number of adults serving in on-going/continuous volunteer roles |
| 4011.8) | 15 |
Number of youth serving in on-going/continuous volunteer roles |
| 4011.9) | 21 |
Number of adults serving in episodic volunteer roles |
| 4011.10) | 8 |
Number of youth serving in episodic volunteer roles |
| 4011.11) | 21 |
Number of 4-H community service projects conducted in your county |
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
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).
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
According to last year's data from the Corporation for National and Community Service more than 8,300 Kentuckians volunteered their time, talent and effort to improve people’s lives. Henderson County’s population is around 29,000 and the need for volunteers is more critical as programs expand. The Henderson County Extension office ended the year with a leadership appreciation dinner that was called “Henderson County Leadership Hall of Fame”. Leaders were invited
