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Mississippi 4-H Youth Development

County Volunteer Training

“This is 4-H” Core Competencies Unit 1

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

EXTENSION SERVICEEXTENSION SERVICE

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History of Mississippi State University Extension Service

Mississippi 4-H Volunteer

Core Competencies

Unit 1: This is 4-H

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History of Mississippi State University Extension

Service1862 Morrill Act establishing

Land-grant UniversitiesMississippi State University1890 Institutes – Alcorn State

University1914 Cooperative Extension

Service established

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The Purpose for Cooperative Extension

EducationEducationResearch based informationFormal and informal

education4-H Youth DevelopmentAdult Education

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“Cooperative”refers to a partnership

between…

CES

Federal

State County

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“Cooperative”refers to…

Funding received from multiple levels:Federal – US Dept. of AgState – Mississippi State

University Extension ServiceCounty – Government

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Who is MSUES?Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State University

Extension ServiceExtension Service

Agriculture & Natural Resources Family & Consumer SciencesEnterprise & Community

Resource Development4-H Youth Development

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ParticipationMississippi State University

Extension Service does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,

or veteran status.

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History of 4-H4-H was a means for reaching

adults with improved home and farm practices

19021902Boys & Girls ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs

19141914Clubs became part ofClubs became part ofAgriculture ServiceAgriculture Service

1907190711stst 4-H Club organized 4-H Club organized

Holmes CountyHolmes County

191119114-H name and Clover 4-H name and Clover

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What is 4-H?

Youth development component of the Mississippi State University Extension Service

Largest youth serving agency in the world

Primary purpose is education and youth development

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4-H educates through…

Individual project workLocal clubsCounty, district, and state

activity and eventsShort-term and Special

Interest programsSchool EnrichmentMass Media

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Membership

5 to 18 years old5 to 18 years oldCloverbuds – non-

competitive program for 5-8 year olds

Traditional membership 9 to 18 years old

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What is a 4-H Club?

Mississippi 4-H Volunteer

Core Competencies

Unit 1: This is 4-H

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A 4-H Club is…A group of members who learn A group of members who learn

leadership and cooperation leadership and cooperation through fun and educational through fun and educational

programs.programs.Clubs encourage: Decision-making

skills Cooperation in

groups Leadership

development Communication

skills

New ideas Knowledge and

skill development Pride in group

efforts Self-confidence

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Types of 4-H Clubs

Community ClubProject ClubShort-term Special Interest

Club

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Chartered 4-H ClubsA 4-H club which has met the

established requirements.

To maintain charter… Complete and submit 4-H Club Meeting

Report (F-573) Actively recruit diversity in membership

and meet regularly with volunteers and youth

Complete end of year report Complete annual financial accounting of

club funds Enroll members and volunteers annually Encourage parents and volunteers to

participate in Parent-Volunteer training

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4-H Clubs Meet regularly Are run by youth officers,

supervised and instructed by a caring adult

Educational Fun and enjoyable for members

and families Provide recognition and peer

support Well organized

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Mississippi 4-H

On TRAC“Taking

Revitalization to All Clubs”

(insert county name)Mississippi State University

Extension Service 4-H Youth Programs

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Parts of a 4-H meeting

Business4-H Ritual and PledgeBusiness Meeting

Educational ProgramSpeeches and DemonstrationsLesson

Recreation and RefreshmentsGames, SongsSnacks or meal

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4-H Pledge

I pledgeMy head to clearer thinking,My heart to greater loyalty,My hands to larger service,

andMy health to better living for

my club, my community, my country, and my world.

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Activity Leader

Project Leader

Organizational Leader

Teen Leader

Committee(s) of members

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Leader – primary leadership for 4-H club. They coordinate, guide, and provide leadership. Possess good communication skills.

Activity Leader – primary leadership for planning and coordinating an activity through a committee of youth and adults. (Talent Contest, Picnic, Service Project, etc.)

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Project Leader – primary leadership educating and training members in a specific subject matter.

Teen Leader – assist local leadership, as skills are acquired they may serve as activity, project and organizational leaders.

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families – actively participate in club meetings, committees and activities. Share time, talents, and skills with the club.

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Structure of County 4-H Program

Mississippi 4-H Volunteer

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Unit 1: This is 4-H

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The “BigBig” Picture

Count y E x t ent ion O ffi ce

E x t ens ion E ducat or s

D is t r ict and S t at e 4 - H Pr ogr am

Pr ogr am S pecial is t s

C oop era tive S ta te R esearch , E d u ca tion ,an d E xten s ion S ervice

Camp Par ent - V olunt eer T r aining

J r . A ch ievement T r ip Count y F air

Picnic A war ds Pr ogr am

M all D ay A war ds and R ecognit ion

A ct ivit y Commit t ee

Pub lic S peak ing S har e t he F un

F ab r ic and F ash ions H ealt hy L iving F air

H or se S how F oods F air

E vent Commit t ee

Pub lic S peak ing H or t icult ur e

Comput or F ab r ic and F ash ion

D og F oods

Poult r y F it ness

Pr oj ect Leader s Par ent - V olunt eer O r g.

E x ecut ive O ffi cer Commit t ee

Par ent - V olunt eer O r ganiz at ion Y out h Council

A mb assador s

T een L eader s

Pr ogr am A dvisor y Commit t ee

F und R ais ing D on or R ec ru itm en t

A nnual M eet ing G olf Tou rn am en t

4 - H F oundt ion

Local 4 - H Club

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County Volunteer

Association

County Expansion/

Review

MS 4-H Foundation Youth

Council

Committee(s) of adult and youth volunteersCou

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County Volunteer

Association

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Committee(s)ActivitiesEventsParent-Volunteer Training

Club Representation

Youth-Adult Partnership with Youth Council

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County Expansion/

Review

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Diverse group of perspectives

Representative of county geographically and ethnically

Assists in identifying needs and trends

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MS 4-H Foundation

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Primary purpose is strong financial backing

Board of Directors who assist the 4-H program through the development of funds

Cooperation with State 4-H Program

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Youth Council

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County Volunteer Association

Representative of all clubs and ages

Youth active participants on county planning committees

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Committee(s) of adult and youth volunteers

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to plan, conduct, and evaluate county programs, activities, and events.

Establish and maintain a strong Youth-Adult Partnership.

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4-H Project Work

Mississippi 4-H Volunteer

Core Competencies

Unit 1: This is 4-H

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4-H Project WorkGateway to the member“Learn by doing”Tool for developing capable

adultsTeaches desirable habits

and attitudesLearn to help one’s self,

which leads to helping others

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Purpose for 4-H Projects“A blue ribbon 4-H'er with a red ribbon pig

is more desirable than a red ribbon 4-H'er with a blue ribbon pig. .”

Life Skills Development Decision Making Goal Setting Planning, implementing and evaluating Teamwork and Cooperation Communicating Accepting Responsibility Record Keeping

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Goals and Objectives of4-H Projects

Develop Skills Learn by DoingGain KnowledgeAccept ResponsibilityCreate OwnershipExplore CareersProvide a Sense of Achievement

and AccomplishmentCreate Family and Community

Ties

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Selecting a 4-H Project Interests, needs, and capabilities

of the memberOpportunity for sufficient

challenge and growthFamily situationAvailability of adequate financingAvailability of equipment and

spaceAvailability of leadership

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4-H Projects,an opportunity for…

1. Developing Subject Matter Skills2. Life Skills3. Participation4. Developing communication skills5. Keeping records6. Sharing ideas7. Productive leisure time8. Recognition

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Sample of 4-H Projects

Health and FitnessElectric EnergyFoods & NutritionExpressive ArtsAnimal ScienceEntomologyField and Stream

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Parent’s Role in 4-H Project Work

Aide in selecting, financing and managing. Guide and support work without doing it for

them. Encourage follow-through and completion. Give praise and encouragement. Assist in gathering tools and supplies. Encourage record keeping. Provide support and transportation. Assist organizational, project, and activity

leaders. Become a project or activity leader. Serve on committees to plan and implement

club activities or project meetings. Become a certified 4-H volunteer.

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Role of the 4-H Member, Family, Volunteer, and Extension Agent

Mississippi 4-H Volunteer

Core Competencies

Unit 1: This is 4-H

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4-H Roles4-H MemberFamilyCertified VolunteerVolunteerExtension Agent

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4-H

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4-H MemberTake responsibility for setting

goals, working toward the goals, keeping records, and being a role model.

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4-H

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Family Encourage participation in 4-H programs at

the local and county level and to assist in the development of the 4-H member.

Support local and county 4-H program through time, talent, and financial support.

Work cooperatively with other families and 4-H volunteers.

Participate in County Volunteer Training to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H.

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4-H

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Certified VolunteerHave participated in a selection

process and orientation session.

Annually participate in County Volunteer Training and be enrolled as a 4-H Volunteer.

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4-H

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Volunteer Provide leadership to the local and

county 4-H program. Leadership will include planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities.

Work cooperatively with 4-H families, volunteers and Extension Agents.

Participate in County Volunteer Training to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H and to assist in the development of 4-H members.

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4-H

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Extension Agent Provide leadership and direction to local and

county 4-H program.

  Program Associate – Support Agents in getting the job done.

Provide County Volunteer Training at the county, district and state levels. Training shall provide the tools and knowledge that parents and volunteers need to successfully implement, maintain, and develop 4-H clubs and members.

Provide the support and training for the implementation of a volunteer lead program at the local and county level.

Work cooperatively with volunteers, families and 4-H members.