4-H Fosters Independence 2018-2019 Leader Training

Icebreaker! Groups of 3-4 participants Draw a visual representation of what independence meant to you at age 10, 14, and 17! Share about your visual representations and why you chose those visuals.

Defining Independence Why do we volunteer with 4-H?

Learning Outcomes Define independence as it relates to our role as adult partners in 4-H. Discuss ways 4-H leaders can foster independence in 4-H youth. Share resources that can be used to support our work with 4-H youth.

Independence Defined What does independence mean to you? https://youtu.be/5Gm6vtqR6K0

Our Role in Fostering Independence Be a facilitator and guide. Foster opportunities for youth to solve problems and make good choices.

Independence through Decision-Making

Think Outside the Box

Learning from Failure “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” –Thomas Edison

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Risk Management 4 Basic Steps to Risk Management Identifying risks prior to each event or activity Assess and evaluate the risks, including considering the probability of occurrence and seriousness of the risk Manage the risks, this includes selecting appropriate strategies and implementing Monitor and evaluate risks Basic Risk Management Strategies Retaining the risk Reduce the risk Share/transfer the risk Avoid the risk

Risk Management In your groups review the risk management strategy you received Discuss and identify an example of an activity or event in which the strategy may apply or a time when you did practice this strategy as a 4-H volunteer Determine as a group how will you proceed (or how did you proceed if you have an example), what steps will/did you take, and why

Risk Management

4-H Fosters Independence 2018-2019 Leader Training