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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 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 2nd annual organizational leaders training held in February.
In response to the extremely positive feedback from the first 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.
A new topic that was covered by the agents this year at the training was on-line safety. Leaders were introduced to some of the new ways that youth communicate and how we can be more involved in ensuring their safety. Leaders were also made aware of how we can use these new methods of communication to further develop our programs. A list of guidelines for internet use as it pertains to 4-H activities was shared with the leaders.
Also covered was member recruitment and retention. A presentation was given that covered the characteristics of a healthy organization and how we can make these things happen in our county and club programs.
15 organizational leaders attended this training. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, the average overall score given by the leaders for the training was a 9.34. Some of the comments in the evaluation included;
I like the fact that these meetings keep us updated. Good communication for leaders.
I liked being informed of all the new information and changes that have happened in 4-H. The information was very useful.
In general the leaders all felt the training was very useful and agreed that an annual training should remain in place annually.
In response to the extremely positive feedback from the first 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.
A new topic that was covered by the agents this year at the training was on-line safety. Leaders were introduced to some of the new ways that youth communicate and how we can be more involved in ensuring their safety. Leaders were also made aware of how we can use these new methods of communication to further develop our programs. A list of guidelines for internet use as it pertains to 4-H activities was shared with the leaders.
Also covered was member recruitment and retention. A presentation was given that covered the characteristics of a healthy organization and how we can make these things happen in our county and club programs.
15 organizational leaders attended this training. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, the average overall score given by the leaders for the training was a 9.34. Some of the comments in the evaluation included;
I like the fact that these meetings keep us updated. Good communication for leaders.
I liked being informed of all the new information and changes that have happened in 4-H. The information was very useful.
In general the leaders all felt the training was very useful and agreed that an annual training should remain in place annually.
38 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 133. There was a total enrollment of 221 leaders that have gone through the screening process in the county up to this point.
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 an organizational leaders training held in February.
Every organizational leader of a 4-H club within the county was asked to attend this day long training developed by the 4-H Ag agent and the 4-H Home Economist. The first portion of the training was dedicated to reviewing the current state and county policies and procedures for 4-H clubs. Also addressed in this portion was the new procedures for acquiring a club charter, using the 4-H name and emblem, and procedures for registering for an EIN number and reporting to the IRS.
The second portion of the training was used to address 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. Hands- on activities along with round table discussion were used to deliver the material.
100% of the organizational leaders received the information from the training. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, the average overall score given by the leaders for the training was a 9.3. In general the leaders all felt the training was very useful and agreed that an annual training similar in nature would be very well received.
Every organizational leader of a 4-H club within the county was asked to attend this day long training developed by the 4-H Ag agent and the 4-H Home Economist. The first portion of the training was dedicated to reviewing the current state and county policies and procedures for 4-H clubs. Also addressed in this portion was the new procedures for acquiring a club charter, using the 4-H name and emblem, and procedures for registering for an EIN number and reporting to the IRS.
The second portion of the training was used to address 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. Hands- on activities along with round table discussion were used to deliver the material.
100% of the organizational leaders received the information from the training. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, the average overall score given by the leaders for the training was a 9.3. In general the leaders all felt the training was very useful and agreed that an annual training similar in nature would be very well received.
46 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Santa Fe County. There was a total enrollment of 199 leaders that have gone through the screening process in the county up to this point.
4-H Leaders Forum participant evaluations indicate:
94% have a better understanding of how to provide an inclusive and safe environment for members.
100% will work to create more opportunities for youth to have a relationship with a caring adult.
98% have a better understanding of how to engage youth in learning.
96% feel they are better able to provide opportunities for participants to prepare them for the future.
98% have a better understanding of how they can structure the program which will enable participants to determine things for themselves.
96% have a better understanding of how to provide opportunities for participants to value and practice service.
98% feel their local 4-H program will be enhanced.
98% of participants are re-energized about 4-H.
92% are motivated to expand their role in 4-H.
E-Learning Course
42 4-H leaders representing 14 counties have completed at least one of the four modules. Comments have been positive regarding this new on-line resource.
94% have a better understanding of how to provide an inclusive and safe environment for members.
100% will work to create more opportunities for youth to have a relationship with a caring adult.
98% have a better understanding of how to engage youth in learning.
96% feel they are better able to provide opportunities for participants to prepare them for the future.
98% have a better understanding of how they can structure the program which will enable participants to determine things for themselves.
96% have a better understanding of how to provide opportunities for participants to value and practice service.
98% feel their local 4-H program will be enhanced.
98% of participants are re-energized about 4-H.
92% are motivated to expand their role in 4-H.
E-Learning Course
42 4-H leaders representing 14 counties have completed at least one of the four modules. Comments have been positive regarding this new on-line resource.