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New 4-H Leaders

New 4-H Leaders. Orientation to 4-H Bill Heltemes Florida 4-H Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator. The 4-H Story. Clubs and Leaders. 4-H. What Is 4-H?. Non Formal Youth Development Program. University of Florida….IFAS…..Cooperative Extension Service. Mission.

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New 4-H Leaders

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  1. New 4-H Leaders Orientation to 4-H Bill Heltemes Florida 4-H Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

  2. The 4-H Story Clubs and Leaders

  3. 4-H What Is 4-H? Non Formal Youth Development Program University of Florida….IFAS…..Cooperative Extension Service

  4. Mission Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

  5. Vision Florida 4-H aspires to be the leading youth development program that creates positive change in youth, families and communities.

  6. 4-H EmblemPledge & Motto Emblem: green with white H’s, Head, Heart, Hands & Health Motto: “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.

  7. What Makes 4-H Possible? University Of Florida U.S.D.A IFAS County Commission Cooperative Extension Service County Extension Extension 4-H Program Florida 4-H Foundation County Private Support

  8. Purpose To Help Youth: Become productive members of society Acquire life skills Learn to think about and solve problems Develop self confidence

  9. Some 4-H History 1902 – the First 4-H Club 1908 – the Clover Emblem 1909 – 4-H in Alachua, Baker & Marion Counties 1914 – the Smith-Lever Act

  10. Florida 4-H History University of Florida Florida State University Florida A & M University 1963 School Clubs: Agriculture Home Economics

  11. County Extension Service County Extension Director County Commission UF Extension Service Overall Advisory Committee 4-H Program Advisory Committee 4-H Program Coordinator 4-H Clubs, Leaders, County Council, etc. 4-H Members

  12. 4-H Advisory Committee and Program Planning STEP 3 Determine Scope of 4-H Program STEP 2 Identify Problems STEP 4 Identify Long Range Objectives Plan STEP 1 Collect Information Do STEP 5 Identify Short Range Goals Review STEP 8: Make Needed Revisions STEP 6: Find Program Support STEP 7: Evaluate and Report Program Success

  13. Office Procedures and Policies County Personnel Policies Relating to Volunteers County Staff Our Office

  14. 4-H Teaches Youth How to cooperate To get along with one another Leadership Skills Good citizenship habits Skills and knowledge for daily living

  15. How to have fun with friends in a positive way Public speaking and writing skills How to make good decisions Vocational Skills

  16. The 4-H Club Experience Attend, participate in and conduct meetings and activities Improve their communities through service projects Practice leadership skills

  17. The Project Experience Participate in project events and activities Make decisions Enroll in one or more 4-H learn by doing projects Demonstrate or exhibit project accomplishments Receive recognition for project accomplishments

  18. Ways 4-H Members Can Participate Organized 4-H Clubs School Enrichment Programs Residential Camps School-age Child Care Programs Individual/Home Study Special Interest Programs or Day Camps

  19. The 4-H CLUB A 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

  20. 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

  21. Individualsand Groups The Project: A series of learning experiences within an area of interest. Specialized programs designed and conducted to support the 4-Her at club, county, state and national levels. Events & Activities:

  22. 4-H Projects There are more than 60 different 4-H projects to choose from!

  23. 4-H Eventsand Activities County 4-H Council County Fair Public Speaking Contest Summer Camp Share the Fun Judging Contests Dairy Wildlife Forestry Livestock Rabbit Marine Horse Horticulture Land

  24. District, State and National Events District and State 4-H Councils District Events State Legislature Marine Camps Senior 4-H Camp Shooting Sports Camp Horsemanship School State 4-H Congress State Fair National Citizenship Washington Focus

  25. Leaders Make It Happen Types and Roles of Volunteers to Support 4-H Advisory Organizational Teaching Chaperones Public Relations Resource Mentoring Fund Raising Judges

  26. 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.

  27. 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 children regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation.

  28. Reaching Out4-H Affirmative Action Extending our arms… Club Statement Membership limitations

  29. Volunteer Benefits Liability Insurance Protection Workman’s Compensation On the Job Training – Vocational Skills

  30. Expenses are tax deductible Recognition Making a difference in lives of kids!

  31. 4-H Rulesand Policies Membership - 4-H is open to youth: 5-7 Ages 5-18 8-10 Color Race Religion 11-13 Regardless of Disability Sex 14-18 National Origin

  32. Ages 5-7 Large Animal Projects $ Membership Fees Sept. 1 – Aug. 31 Program Year

  33. Solicitation of $$$$ Ownership Uniforms Membership in more than one county

  34. Medical insurance Health Forms Code of Conduct

  35. 4-H

  36. Annual 4-H Calendar September: 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 

  37. Leader 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

  38. Behavior Guidelines for 4-H Volunteers Working With Youth Treat others in a courteous, respectful manner demonstrating behaviors appropriate to a positive role model for youth. Obey the laws of the locality, state and nation. Recognize that verbal and/or physical abuse and/or neglect is unacceptable in 4-H and report suspected abuse to authorities.

  39. 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 abuse which happens to 4-H youth outside the program and report suspect abuse to authorities. Treat animals humanely and teach 4-H youth to provide appropriate animal care.

  40. Operate motor vehicles in a safe and reliable manner when working with 4-H youth, and only with a valid license and the legally required insurance coverage. Do not consume alcohol or illegal substances while responsible for youth in 4-H activities nor allow 4-H youth program participants under your supervision to do so.

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