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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Lea County)
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Plan Goal
Educate volunteer leaders about newest information in regards to the organizational structure, policies and procedures of 4-H. Enrollment and project information needs to be given in order to provide structure so that learning can take place.
Situation Statement
There are 56 leaders that give their time to Lea County 4-H. As the 4-H program grows, more volunteers will be needed in order to meet the needs of youth involved. Adult volunteers are the foundation of the 4-H program by being involved as club leaders, chaperones and project leaders. Volunteers must be recruited, screened, selected, trained, supervised, evaluated and recognized for their work. Volunteers need to be informed and educated on correct 4-H delivery modes, affirmative action, enrollment, working with youth and keeping them safe, 4-H projects, leadership and opportunities for 4-Hers.
4-H club leaders and project leaders have a vital role in meeting the needs of county 4-Hers. 4-H leaders serve as mentors and teachers to the youth involved by explaining how things work in order to help youth develop the targeted life skill. By participating in 4-H and working with adults, youth are able to identify and grow positive caring adult relationships that provide role models for them to follow.
Target Audience and Actions
Adults who are 19 by January 1 of the current 4-H year and not enrolled as a 4-H member along with parents, grandparents, older siblings, retired teachers, senior 4-H members, 4-H agents, and community members like commissioners, businesspeople and church affiliates.
Mandatory adult leader screening will begin October 1, 2006 for all leaders.
Encourage old and new leaders to attend Leader’s Forum and other statewide events.
Provide trainings about new 4-H projects and curriculum to leaders when applicable.
Send out a monthly news letter with important dates, materials and available resources.
Volunteers will be encouraged to help plan county wide events in order to meet other volunteers in hopes of generating more communication among clubs as well as meeting ideas.
Short-Term Objectives
Beginning October 1st and with completion by May 1st, 2007, 100% of adult volunteers will go through a screening process before becoming enrolled as a Lea County 4-H Leader.
Between October 1st and December 31st at least two organizational meetings will be held in order to help inform leaders of enrollment changes, age changes, new projects, screening information and any changes to policies and procedures.
Between October 1st and December 31st, volunteers will be asked to identify certain areas of expertise in which a list will be created so that all youth and leaders can find project help when needed. The resource will then be given to leaders by February 15th, 2007. The outcome will be that this resource will facilitate activities among different clubs.
During the 2007 4-H year, 4-H volunteers will hold meetings in environments that enable learning to take place while providing a non traditional educational setting.
Medium-Term Objectives
During the 4-H program year, 50% of leaders will learn how to present one 4-H project curriculum to their club members.
As volunteers enter into the 4-H program they will learn at least one new hands-on teaching method to use at club meetings.
20% of leaders and volunteers will use 4-H curriculum so that youth will develop two targeted life skills for selected projects.
30% percent of leaders and volunteers will attend yearly leader trainings. As a result of trainings leaders will be better equipped to provide youth with new learning opportunities. 30% OF LEADERS WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH AT LEAST 2 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Long-Term Objectives
The number of 4-H volunteers will increase by 20% over the next 5 years.
50% of 4-H leaders will be trained in new curriculum and project areas.
One to two leader meetings will be held each year so that leaders and their volunteers will know of any changes to the 4-H program or policies and procedures.
Evaluation Plan
Number of volunteers will gradually increase by 20%.
New adult volunteers will be recruited on a yearly basis.
Written evaluations for the agents will be given at (yearly/when applicable) organizational meetings to make sure agents are providing enough support to volunteers and that there is a clear communication line between volunteers and agents.