Success StoryKentucky Volunteer Forum



Kentucky Volunteer Forum

Author: Molly Jordan

Planning Unit: Bracken County CES

Major Program: Volunteer Development

Plan of Work: Empower Community Leaders

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Bracken County 4-H Program relies heavily on our volunteers. The Kentucky Volunteer Forum that was held in February of 2022 we had six volunteers attend. The volunteers attended several classes that enlightened them on programs we can offer to Bracken County youth. Attendance to the KVF also opened the volunteers to other roles they can serve in as part of Extension. From this we are offering more clubs such as electricity, gardening, and pets. This will allow the Bracken County 4-H program to reach and spark the interests of many more youth. 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).






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