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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Dońa Ana County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with volunteer leader trainings, organizational leaders, project training for leaders, recruitment efforts, Leaders' Forum; anything related to ADULT volunteers.
- Owner
- Eva Madrid
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Adult Volunteer Leader Development
Impact Reports
233 adult leaders are enrolled in Dona Ana County. There are 228 leaders who have gone through the screening process.
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.
Throughout the 4-H year, the agent provides any information requested or desired by the adult volunteer leaders. The agent also works closely with the leaders to schedule practices and secure facilities for numerous 4-H activities. Keeping the adult volunteer leaders informed and involved is key to the sustainability of the Dona Ana County 4-H Program.
Adult enrollment:
21 adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as club and assistant club leaders in Dońa Ana County. There is a total enrollment of 189 leaders in the county.
Leaders Training:
20 adult leaders attended a Leader’s Training in December conducted by agents. Leaders obtained information on the enrollment process for the new 4-H year, updates and 4-H calendar.
Trainings:
A record book judging training was conducted to assist leaders who volunteer to judge county record books. There were nine adult volunteers who attended.
Agents co-presented workshop on conducting a new parent orientation to 20 adult volunteers/agents/parents/leaders during the Western Regional Leaders Forum.
Adult enrollment:
21 adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as club and assistant club leaders in Dońa Ana County. There is a total enrollment of 189 leaders in the county.
Leaders Training:
20 adult leaders attended a Leader’s Training in December conducted by agents. Leaders obtained information on the enrollment process for the new 4-H year, updates and 4-H calendar.
Trainings:
A record book judging training was conducted to assist leaders who volunteer to judge county record books. There were nine adult volunteers who attended.
Agents co-presented workshop on conducting a new parent orientation to 20 adult volunteers/agents/parents/leaders during the Western Regional Leaders Forum.
The Dona Ana County staff ensures every effort to plan programs meets all requirements of civil rights. A conscious effort to include all audiences in our programs are made.
Adult Volunteer Training:
A New Parent Orientation was conducted in March for new parents. There were 21 adults present. Senior 4-H members utilized their leadership and public speaking skills learned through 4-H by sharing their experiences to attendees. Members, parents, club leaders and Cooperative Extension Staff presented on a variety of topic regarding opportunities, projects, record keeping, what is involved when being in 4-H to include costs, time commitment, deadlines and calendar of events. 15 respondents completed a pre and post test with a 14.5% increase in knowledge gained. The goal is to provide parents with information to keep them involved with hopes they become adult volunteers in the program.
A New Parent Orientation was conducted in March for new parents. There were 21 adults present. Senior 4-H members utilized their leadership and public speaking skills learned through 4-H by sharing their experiences to attendees. Members, parents, club leaders and Cooperative Extension Staff presented on a variety of topic regarding opportunities, projects, record keeping, what is involved when being in 4-H to include costs, time commitment, deadlines and calendar of events. 15 respondents completed a pre and post test with a 14.5% increase in knowledge gained. The goal is to provide parents with information to keep them involved with hopes they become adult volunteers in the program.