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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (San Miguel County)

Plan Goal

This plan deals with volunteer leader trainings, organizational leaders, project training for leaders, recruitment efforts, Leaders' Forum; anything related to ADULT volunteers. Educate volunteer leaders about newest information in regards to the organiza

Situation Statement

There are 43 volunteer leaders in the San Miguel County 4-H program. 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.

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, 4-H agents, and community members. Mandatory adult leader screening.
Encourage old and new leaders to attend Leader’s Forum and other statewide events. 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. 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.

Short-Term Objectives

Beginning October 1st, 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.

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

In 3 to 5 years this plan will: Increase number of leaders by 20%. Provide one local leader training per year. Encourage participation in state and national leader trainings. Provide news letter to all leaders. Be available to assist and support all leaders.

Evaluation Plan

Event and workshop evaluations will be done to determine the amount learned by participants.