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Module #2: Methods to Gain 4-H Parent Support

Module #2: Methods to Gain 4-H Parent Support. “If I participate in planning a program, I will work harder to make it a success.”. “I’m a 4-H Parent…Now What?” Indiana 4-H Parent Resource Series for Extension Educators, Volunteers, and Parents

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Module #2: Methods to Gain 4-H Parent Support

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  1. Module #2: Methods to Gain 4-H Parent Support “If I participate in planning a program, I will work harder to make it a success.” “I’m a 4-H Parent…Now What?” Indiana 4-H Parent Resource Series for Extension Educators, Volunteers, and Parents Compiled by Steve McKinley, Extension Specialist, Leadership & Volunteerism

  2. Objective: Identify methods to gain parent support. Question to answer: How can volunteers gain the support of parents?

  3. Background • North Carolina Survey of 458 parents: • 3/4 were willing to help with 4-H, but only 1/8 to 1/2 of the parents actually did. • The most common response parents gave when asked why they did not help with 4-H was, “nobody asked me.” • Parents need to be asked to assist with the 4-H Program. And, they need specific information related to the task at hand.

  4. Methods to gain parent support • Ask! • Many parents are willing to help but are unaware that they are needed or wanted. • Become acquainted with the parents. • Find out where they would like to help - determine parent interests and abilities by having them complete a short questionnaire • (e.g., 4-H Parent Interest Survey)

  5. Methods to gain parent support • Be specific about the requests that you make of the parents, including tasks and time involved. • Invite parents to a special meeting at the beginning of the 4-H year • Inform them of general 4-H procedures • Introduce them to the volunteer leadership and other parents • Request the parents’ assistance

  6. Methods to gain parent support • Keep parents informed of upcoming activities and events • Send newsletters, information sheets, calls, e-mails, Facebook posts, etc. • Let parents know the expectations of them and their children as 4-H members. • Encourage parents to attend 4-H Club Meetings. • Recognize members and their parents.

  7. Methods to gain parent support • Lead a 4-H Scavenger Hunt at one of the early meetings with parents and children, using the local 4-H program book as a source for the questions and answers. • Conduct at least one family activity with the 4-H Club (e.g., pitch-in dinner, picnic, challenge relay games, etc.) • Involve parents in meaningful activities so they can see the value in their assistance.

  8. Roadblocks to parent support • Lack of communication • Lack of understanding of 4-H program • Do not understand educational value of program or program objectives • Consider 4-H as recreation or babysitting service

  9. Overcome roadblocks with… • Clear communications • Avoiding last-minute requests • Support and assistance • Encouragement • Thank you’s

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