Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Planning Unit: Christian County CES
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Plan of Work: Leadership Development
Outcome: Initial Outcome
According to data from the Corporation for National and Community Service 763,706 Kentuckians volunteered in 2015 of their time, talent and effort to improve people’s lives. 84.34 million hours of service and $1.7 billion of service were contributed. 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 to attend a night of appreciation and awards cermony where a leader from each program area was surprised with an overall award.
Each Extension agent needs community members to assist in teaching or organizing programs, leading clubs and groups, assisting with events or activities, and providing input and guidance. Volunteer opportunities include: Club Leaders, Project Club, Master Clothing, Extension Homemakers, and many others.
The 4-H Area gave out 3 awards. One to a horse club leader, a dog club leader and a shooting sports leader. These 3 volunteers donated their time to lead clubs, practices and teams to prepare them for competitions and ultimately help develop the youth of our county. Totaling a combined 409 volunteer hours, in just one year, these volunteers impacted not just youth in our county, but youth across the state. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Civic Health Index, one hour of volunteer time is equal to $24.14 per hour. For just the 3 leaders that were recognized by the 4-H agents, their volunteer time is worth an approximate $9,873.26 value.
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11t... Read More
In 2019 the Christian County Community Needs Assessment determined that there was a significant need... Read More
Water quality has a deep impact on everyone it touches. In our day-to-day lives we dont give much th... Read More
Community Gardens are a two fold approach to supporting our local community. From first look, a gard... Read More