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MCE Volunteer Policy

MCE Volunteer Policy. Part III - 4-H. Developed by the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Curriculum Committee. Maryland 4-H Mission. Help all youth reach their full potential Teach useful life skills Community focused, research based Create competent, caring and responsible individuals.

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MCE Volunteer Policy

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  1. MCE Volunteer Policy Part III - 4-H Developed by the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Curriculum Committee

  2. Maryland 4-H Mission • Help all youth reach their full potential • Teach useful life skills • Community focused, research based • Create competent, caring and responsible individuals

  3. Maryland 4-H Vision • Recognized leader in youth development • Address present and emerging issues • Employ proactive approaches • Experiential and age-appropriate curriculum • Collaboration and networking • Diverse Audiences, programs and methods

  4. Life Skills • Decision Making • Acquiring Knowledge • Personal Responsibility • Creative Thinking • Communicating • Understanding Self • Getting Along With Others

  5. 4-H Membership Standards • Open to all youth without regard to: • Race • Color • Gender • Religion • National Origin • Age • Disability • Sexual Orientation • Parental or Marital Status

  6. Membership Standards • Enroll by June 30th (4-H Year 1/1 – 12/31) • Membership in multiple clubs is permitted • Expectation of 4-H members • Regularly attend club meetings/activities • Complete at least one project • Complete work in manual and submit report • Give an oral presentation at a club meeting • Exhibit at local, county or state fair or public exhibit

  7. 4-H Age • The age of a 4-Her on January 1st of the current year. • Clovers: ages 5 - 7 • Juniors: ages 8 – 10 • Intermediates: ages 11 – 13 • Seniors: ages 14 - 18

  8. 4-H Behavioral Expectations • Provides opportunities for character building • Based on Six Pillars of Character Counts! • Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship

  9. Behavioral Policy & Procedures • Member and parent annually reads policy and both sign agreement • Prohibited possession of items • Prohibited actions • Procedures • Written notification • Right to be heard prior to sanctions • Review Board option • Code of Animal Science Ethics

  10. Types of 4-H Clubs • Community Clubs • Project Clubs • Clover Clubs • Special Interest or Short Term • School Enrichment • Independent Study

  11. Standards for 4-H Clubs • Minimum of 5 members ages 8-18 • Elected Officers • MCE Volunteers • Six or more club meetings annually • Annual club educational plan • Written by-laws developed by members • Have a Club Charter

  12. Clover Club Standards • For children ages 5 to 7 years as of Jan. 1st • May be a “stand alone” or affiliated with a club of older members • Usually a small number of members engaged in “hands on” activities • Volunteer to member ratio of 6 to 1 • Clovers do not participate in competitive events • Planned program using the Clover Curriculum

  13. Club Charter Requirements • Meet all Standards for 4-H Clubs • Submit required documentation to State 4-H Office for approval • Maintain minimum standards • Keep records

  14. Use of 4-H Emblem and Name • The “official” emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf. • The 4-H name and emblem are “owned” by USDA. • Check with 4-H Educators before designing club signs, clothing, etc.

  15. Annual Club Plan • Everyone helps in planning • Responsibilities are shared • Balanced and interesting programs • Provides direction • Improves quality of meetings

  16. Characteristics of Youth • Ages and Stages • Ages 6-8: becoming independent • Ages 9-11: like to be busy doing & learning • Ages 12-14: self-conscious of body image • Ages 15 –18: self interest is maturing

  17. Financial Issues • Good Financial Records: • Are an open, public record • Fulfill University auditing requirements • Enable accountability for everyone • Bank Account, EIN & Two Signatures • Good Record Keeping • Club Treasurer’s Record Book

  18. Fund Raising • Educational activity • Raise $$ for a specific purpose • Match the fundraiser to amount needed • Safety First! • 5-50-90 Rule of Thumb 4-H Bake Sale

  19. Awards and Recognition • Everyone likes recognition • Club awards • County awards • State awards

  20. Risk Management • Safety First! • Benefit vs. Risk • Transportation • Insurance • Camp and Overnight policies • Health and Release Forms • Privacy Statement

  21. Projects & Record Keeping • Experiential Learning • Obtaining useful skills • In groups or individually • Record books & resumes • The Clover Award Program

  22. 4-H Events and Contests • Cooperative and Competitive • County/City, Region, State & National • Family Friendly • Workshops, Field Trips & Camps • Newsletters & www.maryland4h.org

  23. Short-term Volunteers • Child Safety First! • No direct, unsupervised contact • Specific tasks • Form MEP 319

  24. Thanks to … Dan Tabler, Principal Author 4-H Volunteer Curriculum Committee

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