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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Santa Fe County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with volunteer leader trainings, organizational leaders, project training for leaders; anything related to ADULT volunteers.
- Owner
- Christina Turner
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Adult Volunteer Leader Development
Impact Reports
Santa Fe County 4-H Agents implemented several new tools to help organizational club leaders manage basic club business. Club leaders were introduced to a sponsorship and fundraising request process. This system was implemented in an effort to ensure that all fundraising and sponsorships fell within the guidelines set by National 4-H and NMSU. Club leaders were also introduced to a club activities approval system. The purpose of this system was to assist leaders when planning events with their club by addressing target audience, partners or collaborators, and possible risks. It also ensured that all club activities were following the proper guidelines in relation to insurance coverage.
This year Santa Fe County implemented “Project Enrichment Classes”. These classes were intended to focus on project work with members using a hands-on delivery mode. In order to conduct these classes leaders from across the county were asked to identify need, organize, and deliver the material. The classes were extremely successful with over 12 different leaders sharing their expertise.
This year Santa Fe County implemented “Project Enrichment Classes”. These classes were intended to focus on project work with members using a hands-on delivery mode. In order to conduct these classes leaders from across the county were asked to identify need, organize, and deliver the material. The classes were extremely successful with over 12 different leaders sharing their expertise.
20 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Santa Fe County. Total number of leaders enrolled in the current 4-H year in Santa Fe County is 113. There was a total enrollment of 275 leaders that have gone through the screening process in the county up to this point.
Short Term Objectives
Objective #1:
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 555 new adult volunteers successfully completed the screening process and 445 of them enrolled as leaders in 25 counties. 1610 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Club Leaders for a total of 2,055 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Seven counties (21%) conducted an orientation or an organizational leader training for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 19,861 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 31,991 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 17 counties (52%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to positive youth development, new projects, meeting procedures including parliamentary procedure, record keeping, communication, leadership, youth activities, volunteer roles, active teaching methods, project specific topics, special interest and school enrichment programs, enrollment and ownership deadlines, insurance and liability issues, policy and procedures, and EIN.
• 78 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 81 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Livestock School gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 35 adults participated in a Judging Clinic focusing on Livestock, Horse and Wool judging skills.
• 12 adult volunteer leaders participated in the 2010 New Mexico 4-H Home Economics School gaining knowledge and skills related to cultural education, record keeping, project planning, service learning and 4-H opportunities.
• 17 counties (52%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Adult Forum held in November. This was a one-day educational event in 2010 due to hosting the WRLF 2010 in March. It offered 18 workshops, educational displays, a community service project, make & take activities, silent auction, special presentations and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, quilting, technology, learning & behavior styles, involving new parents, servant leadership, risk management, shooting sports, rocketry, hippology, substance abuse prevention, arts & crafts, upcycling, cloverbuds, and leadership.
• 297 participants from 13 states, American Samoa and Alberta, Canada convened in Albuquerque, NM in March 2010 for the Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum. Of the total participant number, 121 were New Mexico volunteer leaders and 4-H personnel from 26 New Mexico counties. WRLF provided 72 workshops, a share fair opening event, educational displays, community service project, make and take activities, special presentations/speakers and opportunities for informal networking with peers.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
• 2,114 adult volunteers received training.
• 5,397 adults volunteered time and efforts to the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 6 counties (18%) in 2009-2010. Topics included:
Teaching Methods Effective Club Meetings
4-H Indoor Exhibits Program Review & Strengthening 4-H
Delegation County Expo Development
Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Over 585 volunteer leaders, representing 28% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, positive youth development, projects, exhibits, leadership roles, delegation, teaching methods, strengthening programs, shooting sports, contest training, record books, working in special interest and school enrichment delivery modes and new leader orientation topics.
Objective #1:
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 555 new adult volunteers successfully completed the screening process and 445 of them enrolled as leaders in 25 counties. 1610 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Club Leaders for a total of 2,055 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Seven counties (21%) conducted an orientation or an organizational leader training for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 19,861 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 31,991 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 17 counties (52%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to positive youth development, new projects, meeting procedures including parliamentary procedure, record keeping, communication, leadership, youth activities, volunteer roles, active teaching methods, project specific topics, special interest and school enrichment programs, enrollment and ownership deadlines, insurance and liability issues, policy and procedures, and EIN.
• 78 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 81 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Livestock School gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 35 adults participated in a Judging Clinic focusing on Livestock, Horse and Wool judging skills.
• 12 adult volunteer leaders participated in the 2010 New Mexico 4-H Home Economics School gaining knowledge and skills related to cultural education, record keeping, project planning, service learning and 4-H opportunities.
• 17 counties (52%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Adult Forum held in November. This was a one-day educational event in 2010 due to hosting the WRLF 2010 in March. It offered 18 workshops, educational displays, a community service project, make & take activities, silent auction, special presentations and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, quilting, technology, learning & behavior styles, involving new parents, servant leadership, risk management, shooting sports, rocketry, hippology, substance abuse prevention, arts & crafts, upcycling, cloverbuds, and leadership.
• 297 participants from 13 states, American Samoa and Alberta, Canada convened in Albuquerque, NM in March 2010 for the Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum. Of the total participant number, 121 were New Mexico volunteer leaders and 4-H personnel from 26 New Mexico counties. WRLF provided 72 workshops, a share fair opening event, educational displays, community service project, make and take activities, special presentations/speakers and opportunities for informal networking with peers.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
• 2,114 adult volunteers received training.
• 5,397 adults volunteered time and efforts to the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 6 counties (18%) in 2009-2010. Topics included:
Teaching Methods Effective Club Meetings
4-H Indoor Exhibits Program Review & Strengthening 4-H
Delegation County Expo Development
Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Over 585 volunteer leaders, representing 28% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, positive youth development, projects, exhibits, leadership roles, delegation, teaching methods, strengthening programs, shooting sports, contest training, record books, working in special interest and school enrichment delivery modes and new leader orientation topics.
Santa Fe County has a very strong base of 4-H leaders. The agents provide continual support to these leaders on a daily basis. This year one of the programs offered for 4-H members was the 3rd annual organizational leaders training held in February.
In response to the extremely positive feedback from the first two years of training, organizational leaders from each 4-H club within the county were asked to attend this day long training developed by the 4-H Ag agent and the 4-H Home Economist. A portion of the training was dedicated to reviewing the current state and county policies and procedures for 4-H clubs. Addressed in this portion was reviewing club charters, using the 4-H name and emblem, and procedures for registering for an EIN number and reporting to the IRS.
Another portion of the training was dedicated to addressing the issues that many organizational leaders have within their clubs. Some of the topics discussed included learning how to identify leaders within your club, recognizing and prioritizing needs, delegating responsibility, and utilizing outside resources. These topics were discussed in an open forum allowing leaders to share ideas and concerns.
This year’s training also focused on developing a complaint free environment for our clubs. The agent modified a national curriculum teaching the leaders from Santa Fe county how they can identify the complainers, and turn the environment in their club into a more positive one.
Also covered in the training this year was the topic of service within our project work. The agent began to notice that the service component was being separated from the project work more often than not. The agents facilitated an exercise in which leaders were asked to identify ways that we can incorporate service as it relates to the subject matter work of member’s projects.
15 leaders attended this training.
In response to the extremely positive feedback from the first two years of training, organizational leaders from each 4-H club within the county were asked to attend this day long training developed by the 4-H Ag agent and the 4-H Home Economist. A portion of the training was dedicated to reviewing the current state and county policies and procedures for 4-H clubs. Addressed in this portion was reviewing club charters, using the 4-H name and emblem, and procedures for registering for an EIN number and reporting to the IRS.
Another portion of the training was dedicated to addressing the issues that many organizational leaders have within their clubs. Some of the topics discussed included learning how to identify leaders within your club, recognizing and prioritizing needs, delegating responsibility, and utilizing outside resources. These topics were discussed in an open forum allowing leaders to share ideas and concerns.
This year’s training also focused on developing a complaint free environment for our clubs. The agent modified a national curriculum teaching the leaders from Santa Fe county how they can identify the complainers, and turn the environment in their club into a more positive one.
Also covered in the training this year was the topic of service within our project work. The agent began to notice that the service component was being separated from the project work more often than not. The agents facilitated an exercise in which leaders were asked to identify ways that we can incorporate service as it relates to the subject matter work of member’s projects.
15 leaders attended this training.
30 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Santa Fe County. Total number of leaders enrolled in the current 4-H year in Santa Fe County is 107. There was a total enrollment of 254 leaders that have gone through the screening process in the county up to this point.