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Module #5: 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Extension Staff Working Together

Module #5: 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Extension Staff Working Together . “Every member needs significant other adults as he grows up.". “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 #5: 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Extension Staff Working Together

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  1. Module #5: 4-H Parents, Volunteers, and Extension Staff Working Together “Every member needs significant other adults as he grows up." “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: Share methods to help Parents, 4-H Volunteers, and Extension Staff work together. Question to answer: How can parents, 4-H Volunteers, and Extension Staff work together more effectively?

  3. Importance of Parent Involvement to Volunteers and Extension Staff • Understand the benefits of parent involvement to the members, parents, volunteers, and overall 4-H Club program. • Establish a mind-set that positive parent involvement is preferred to no or negative parent involvement. • Work to involve parents more fully in the 4-H Program.

  4. Ask parents: • For their consent when their child first joins 4-H. • To meet occasionally to discuss the club’s program. • To attend club meetings whenever possible. • To identify their interests and abilities in helping with 4-H. • If they are interested in participating in a “Family Buddy System” so each new family has contact with an experienced 4-H family.

  5. Keep parents informed about 4-H. Help them understand… • The basic 4-H objectives and benefits to youth. • The essential elements of positive youth development. • Opportunities available through 4-H. • Expectations of 4-H members. • Names of 4-H Volunteers and Extension Staff.

  6. Keep parents informed about 4-H. Help them understand… • Materials and resources needed for project completion. • Financial costs of 4-H participation. • Time, date, and location of 4-H meetings and activities. • Methods used to promote 4-H and club activities to parents.

  7. Involve parents: • Invite them to club events; be sure they know they are welcome. • Provide them with opportunities to assume responsibilities within the club. • Provide those interested in volunteering with a task description that lists all of the things that need to be done.

  8. Involve parents: • Use a rotation system so that no one person or family carries the majority of the workload. • Express appreciation for their assistance publicly and privately. • Provide opportunities for parents to offer constructive feedback and suggestions on the 4-H program.

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