1 / 17

Volunteer Leaders Working with Judging Teams

Volunteer Leaders Working with Judging Teams. 4-H In-service, April 24 -26, 2007 Carmen G. Burgos Extension Specialist, Volunteer Development. Why have a judging team program?. Judging: Is a valuable teaching technique is a way to present project information

ivanbritt
Download Presentation

Volunteer Leaders Working with Judging Teams

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Volunteer Leaders Working with Judging Teams 4-H In-service, April 24 -26, 2007 Carmen G. Burgos Extension Specialist, Volunteer Development

  2. Why have a judging team program? • Judging: Is a valuable teaching technique • is a way to present project information • can stimulate interest in project work • can motivate youth to do better work • can be an incentive for youth to expand involvement in 4-H

  3. Value to 4-H members Judging teaches youth to: • recognize best characteristics or quality; to appreciate high standards • expand their skills of observation • develop reasoning ability(critically thinking) • make sound and systematic decisions • improve their own work • develop ability to concisely express thoughts • think “on your feet” • develop self-confidence • be a team member (responsibility and accountability )

  4. Why Involve Volunteer Leaders? • You can reach a larger number of youth, expanding the county 4-H program. • Increase the quality of the 4-H experience for members. • Volunteers bring a unique set of experiences, knowledge and skills.

  5. cont. Why?..... • Youth need validation from nurturing adults outside of the immediate family circle… increases resiliency. • Volunteers model contributing to the wellbeing of community… strengthening community ties. • Provides an opportunity to create ownership in programming efforts… increasing commitment and resources.

  6. How Do I Involve Volunteers Leaders?

  7. Judging Team opportunities Consumer Decision Making Dairy Dairy Products Forestry Horse Land Life Smarts Livestock Meat Science Plant and Seed Identification Poultry Wildlife Your goals and interest Different ways of involving volunteers in judging activities. Select a starting point your knowledge/interest potential volunteer coaches you already know about decide which judging team(s) you want to start with Consider ….

  8. Prepare … before you recruit!

  9. What do I need before I recruit volunteers to coach a judging team? • Establish procedure for enrolling volunteers. • Collect teaching materials and resources volunteers & youth will need related to judging and subject matter. • Talk to other agents that have been successful in coaching and in utilizing volunteer judging coaches. • Establish a time-line and study plan • Develop marketing plan.

  10. Cont. What do I need?... • Prepare short “Orientation” for potential coaches and volunteers (use as recruiting tool) • Prepare a core training for coaches • Expectations • Youth development information • Event requirements • Teaching youth: methods • Judging and subject matter materials & resources • Fund development • Organizing a 4-H judging event • Draft a county recognition plan for volunteers and youth (coaches could have input)

  11. Tools • Volunteer position description • Marketing/recruiting information • Time-line • Study schedule (tentative) • Communication plan

  12. Sources: Local businesses Professionals in the industries 4-H alumni Collegiate 4-H or college student Teen leaders School teachers Retired professional Methods: Handouts at club meetings Flyers at events Personal visits Attend or contact association/chapter meeting Newsletter Where and how can I find volunteers ?

  13. Training… • Familiarize them with the opportunities • The benefits of judging • Who is eligible • Recognition program (county, regional, state • Expectations (position description) • Working with youth • Time-line and study plan

  14. First meeting • Good beginnings are important and will pay off with high interest by the boys and girls. • Welcome – Ice breakers • Preview – experiences, trips, friends • Schedule • Positive learning environment • Evaluate individual progress

  15. Trained volunteers Study resources and materials Plan or study schedule Coordinate paperwork requirements properly Good communication Clear expectations Interest in helping each child reach their potential Commitment: (youth, parents, and coaches) Youth interested in subject matter and involved in the “doing” aspect of learning Judging situation at every practice Positive learning environment Fun! What does it take to have a successful experience?

  16. Recruit, Hire, Train… And Manage!

  17. Thank You!

More Related