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New 4-H Leaders New 4-H Leaders

Orientation to 4-H

Bill HeltemesFlorida 4-HVolunteer Recruitment Coordinator

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The 4-H StoryThe 4-H StoryClubs and Leaders

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4-H4-H

What Is 4-H?

Non Formal Youth Development Program

University of Florida….IFAS…..Cooperative Extension Service

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MissionMission

Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse

youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

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VisionVisionFlorida 4-H aspires to be

the leading youth development program that creates positive change in

youth, families and communities.

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4-H EmblemPledge & Motto

4-H EmblemPledge & Motto

Emblem: green with white H’s, Head, Heart, Hands & HealthMotto: “To Make the Best Better”

Pledge: I Pledge my Head to Clearer Thinking, My Heart to Greater Loyalty, My Hands for Larger Service, and My Health for Better Living; for My Club, My Community, My Country and My World.

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What Makes 4-H Possible?What Makes 4-H Possible?UniversityOf Florida

IFAS

County ExtensionExtension

4-H Program

U.S.D.A

CountyCommission

Florida 4-H Foundation

County Private Support

Cooperative Extension Service

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PurposePurposeTo Help Youth:

Become productive members of society

Acquire life skills

Learn to think about and solve problems

Develop self confidence

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Some 4-H HistorySome 4-H History1902 – the First 4-H Club

1908 – the Clover Emblem

1909 – 4-H in Alachua, Baker & Marion Counties

1914 – the Smith-Lever Act

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Florida 4-H HistoryFlorida 4-H History

University of FloridaFlorida State UniversityFlorida A & M University

School Clubs: Agriculture Home Economics

1963

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County Extension ServiceCounty Extension ServiceCounty

ExtensionDirector Overall Advisory

Committee

4-H Program Advisory Committee

4-H Clubs, Leaders, County Council, etc.

County Commission

4-H Program Coordinator

4-H Members

UF Extension Service

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4-H Advisory Committee and Program Planning

4-H Advisory Committee and Program Planning

DoPlan

Review

STEP 1 Collect Information

STEP 2 Identify Problems

STEP 3 Determine Scope of 4-H Program

STEP 4 Identify Long Range Objectives

STEP 5 Identify Short Range Goals

STEP 6: Find Program Support

STEP 7: Evaluate and Report Program Success

STEP 8: Make Needed Revisions

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Office Procedures and Policies

Office Procedures and Policies

County Personnel Policies Relating to Volunteers

County Staff

Our Office

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4-H Teaches Youth4-H Teaches YouthHow to cooperate

To get along with one another

Good citizenship habits

Skills and knowledge for daily living

LeadershipSkills

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How to have fun with friends in a positive way

Public speaking and writing skills

How to make good decisions

Vocational Skills

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The 4-H Club Experience

The 4-H Club Experience

Attend, participate in and conductmeetings and activities

Improve their communities throughservice projects

Practice leadership skills

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Make decisions

Enroll in one or more 4-H learn by doing projects

Demonstrate or exhibit project accomplishments

Receive recognition for project accomplishments

The Project ExperienceParticipate in project events and activities

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Ways 4-H Members Can Participate

Ways 4-H Members Can Participate

Organized 4-H ClubsSchool Enrichment Programs

Special Interest Programs or Day Camps

School-age Child Care ProgramsResidential Camps

Individual/Home Study

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The 4-H CLUBThe 4-H CLUBA Group of 5 or more youth in at least two families

Has an adult “Club Leader”

Has a club meeting at least once a month

Has a planned educational program

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Elects members as officers

Does a community service project each year

Involves families

Involves parents as club adult volunteers

Holds club meetings within the community

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Individualsand GroupsIndividualsand Groups

The Project:

A series of learning experiences within an area of interest.

Events & Activities:

Specialized programs designed and conducted to support the 4-Her at club, county, state and national levels.

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4-H Projects4-H Projects

There are more than60 different 4-H projects

to choose from!

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4-H Eventsand Activities

4-H Eventsand Activities

County 4-H Council County Fair Public Speaking ContestSummer Camp Share the Fun

Forestry Livestock RabbitMarine Horse Horticulture Land

Judging Contests Dairy Wildlife

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District, State and National Events

District and State 4-H CouncilsDistrict Events State Legislature Marine Camps Senior 4-H CampShooting Sports Camp Horsemanship School State 4-H Congress State Fair National Citizenship Washington Focus

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Leaders Make It HappenLeaders Make It HappenTypes and Roles of

Volunteers to Support 4-H

Advisory Organizational Teaching

Fund RaisingMentoring

Public Relations Resource

Judges

Chaperones

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What You Must Do to Be a 4-H Leader

What You Must Do to Be a 4-H Leader

4-H volunteers serve at the invitation of the University

Complete an application form, provide references,and have the approval of the 4-H Extension Agent

Length of appointment is usually one year, depending on the position: may be renewed upon approval of the volunteer and/or 4-H Agent. No employer-employee relationship is being created by this agreement.

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Must follow the Behavior Guidelines

Must follow the policies and procedures of the Florida4-H Program and the University of Florida

Must be willing to work with, and recruit, all childrenregardless of race, religion, disability, sex, nationalorigin, or sexual orientation.

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Reaching Out4-H Affirmative Action

Reaching Out4-H Affirmative Action

Extending our arms…

Club Statement

Membership limitations

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Volunteer BenefitsVolunteer BenefitsLiability Insurance Protection

Workman’s Compensation

On the Job Training – Vocational Skills

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Expenses are tax deductible

Recognition

Making a difference in lives of kids!

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4-H Rulesand Policies4-H Rules

and PoliciesMembership - 4-H is open to youth:

5-7

8-10

11-13

14-18

RaceColor

SexDisability

National Origin

Religion

Ages 5-18Ages 5-18

Regardless of

Regardless of

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Membership Fees

Program Year

$

Sept. 1 – Aug. 31

Large Animal Projects Ages 5-7

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Membership in more than one county

Ownership

Uniforms

Solicitation of $$$$

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Medical insurance

Health Forms

Code of Conduct

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4-H

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Annual 4-H CalendarAnnual 4-H CalendarSeptember: new 4-H year begins, clubs re-organize ; All Reasonable Efforts (Sept.-Dec.) October: National 4-H Week, Club Recruitment Efforts Southern Region Adult Leader Forum November: (now through March) County Fairs December: National 4-H Congress, prepare for State Fair February: Florida State Fair; Judging Contests and State

Fair Fashion Show April: Florida 4-H Adult Leader Forum May: District 4-H Events, Area 4-H Horse Shows June: (through August) summer camping programs July: State 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H Congress August: get ready to start all over again

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Leader ResourcesLeader Resources

County Extension Office

4-H Project Curriculum Teaching Notebooks

State and Southern Leader Forums

County Leader Training Programs

CCS Project Leader Guides

County Extension 4-H Agent

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Behavior Guidelines for 4-H Volunteers

Working With Youth

Behavior Guidelines for 4-H Volunteers

Working With YouthTreat others in a courteous, respectful mannerdemonstrating behaviors appropriate to a positiverole model for youth.

Obey the laws of the locality, state and nation.

Recognize that verbal and/or physical abuse and/orneglect is unacceptable in 4-H and report suspectedabuse to authorities.

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Make all reasonable efforts to assure that 4-H youth programs are accessible to youth without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion or disability.

Do not participate in or condone neglect or abusewhich happens to 4-H youth outside the programand report suspect abuse to authorities.

Treat animals humanely and teach 4-H youth toprovide appropriate animal care.

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Operate motor vehicles in a safe and reliablemanner when working with 4-H youth, and only with a valid license and the legally required insurance coverage.

Do not consume alcohol or illegal substanceswhile responsible for youth in 4-H activitiesnor allow 4-H youth program participants under your supervision to do so.

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Participated in religious activities during the past week.#19 Religious community

Has made a major life choice because of a sense of purpose. #39 Sense of purpose Free

Has intervened when someone does something wrong in the neighborhood. #13 –Neighborhood Boundaries

Has risen to a challenge because of encouragement from friends.#15 positive peer influence

Has/had teachers who encouraged to always do her or his best.

#16 High Expectations

Has rules abouttelling other family members where you are.#11 Family Boundaries

Spent yesterday evening at home with family.

#20 Time at home

Free

Doesn’t believe “IF it feels good do it”.#16 High Expectations

Has rarely felt bored in school.

#22 School Engagement

Free

Remembers people’s birthdays

#33 Interpersonal Competence

Often volunteers to serve others.

#9 Service to others

Is in the middle of a good book (what is it?) #25 Reading for Pleasure

Has role models who spend time helping others. #14 Adult role models

Considers him or herself an optimist (why?).#40 Positive view of the world

Eats dinner with family most evenings.#1 Family Support

Has been laughed at for taking an unpopular stand on an issue. #28 Integrity

Has a regular family meeting at home.#2 Positive family communication

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Can’t think of anyone else he/she would rather be.#38 Self-esteem

Works hard to do best at school or work.#21 Achievement motivation

Free

Has returned money when got incorrect change at a store. #29 – Honesty

Is good at finding solutions when problems arise.

#37 – Personal Power

Has stood up to pressure to do something unhealthy. #35 – Resistance Skills

Thanks young people when they take leadership.#7 Community values youth

Free

Has worked hard to meet a commitment that wasn’t enjoyable.

#30 Responsibility

Remembers an adult who really influenced his or her life. #3 Other adult relationships

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Volunteers (or his or her parent) volunteers in a school.#6 Parent involvement in school

Knows the school’s cheer or fight song.# 24 Bonding to school

Knows names of at least 10 neighbors

#4 Caring neighborhood

Participates or volunteers in a community youth program.#18 Youth programs

Knows the school policy on violence and bullying#12 School boundaries

Does or has done homework every school night

#23 Homework

Does something unique to keep safe.

#10 Safety

Is fluent in two or more languages.

#34 Cultural Competence

Free

Enjoys planning big projects

#32 Planning and decision making

Did or does something to make school more friendly#5 Caring school climate

Has training in conflict resolution#36 peaceful resolution Free

Has been in a protest march to address a school issue or concern. #27 Equality and social justice

Has helped find leadership opportunities

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Plays a musical instrument (which one?)

#17 creative activities

Raises or gives money to help with famine or disaster relief. #26 Caring