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

2. 2 The 4-H Story Clubs and Leaders

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

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

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

6. 6 4-H Emblem Pledge & 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. 7 What Makes 4-H Possible? University Of Florida IFAS County Extension Extension 4-H Program U.S.D.A County Commission Florida 4-H Foundation County Private Support Cooperative Extension Service

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

9. 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. 10 Florida 4-H History University of Florida Florida State University Florida A & M University School Clubs: Agriculture Home Economics 1963

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. 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. 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. 21 Individuals and Groups The Project: A series of learning experiences within an area of interest. Events & Activities: Specialized programs designed and conducted to support the 4-Her at club, county, state and national levels.

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

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

24. 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. 25 Leaders Make It Happen Types and Roles of Volunteers to Support 4-H Advisory OrganizationalTeaching Fund RaisingMentoring Public RelationsResource Judges Chaperones

26. 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. 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. 28 Reaching Out 4-H Affirmative Action Extending our arms… Club Statement Membership limitations

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

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

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

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

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

34. 34 Medical insurance Health Forms Code of Conduct

35. 35 4-H

36. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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43. 43 Participated in religious activities during the past week. #19 Religious community Has made a major life choice because of a sense of purpose. #39 Sense of purpose Free Has intervened when someone does something wrong in the neighborhood. #13 –Neighborhood Boundaries Has risen to a challenge because of encouragement from friends. #15 positive peer influence Has/had teachers who encouraged to always do her or his best. #16 High Expectations Has rules about telling other family members where you are. #11 Family Boundaries Spent yesterday evening at home with family. #20 Time at home Free Doesn’t believe “IF it feels good do it”. #16 High Expectations Has rarely felt bored in school. #22 School Engagement Free Remembers people’s birthdays #33 Interpersonal Competence Often volunteers to serve others. #9 Service to others Is in the middle of a good book (what is it?) #25 Reading for Pleasure Has role models who spend time helping others. #14 Adult role models Considers him or herself an optimist (why?). #40 Positive view of the world Eats dinner with family most evenings. #1 Family Support Has been laughed at for taking an unpopular stand on an issue. #28 Integrity Has a regular family meeting at home. #2 Positive family communication Free Can’t think of anyone else he/she would rather be. #38 Self-esteem Works hard to do best at school or work. #21 Achievement motivation Free Has returned money when got incorrect change at a store. #29 – Honesty Is good at finding solutions when problems arise. #37 – Personal Power Has stood up to pressure to do something unhealthy. #35 – Resistance Skills Thanks young people when they take leadership. #7 Community values youth Free Has worked hard to meet a commitment that wasn’t enjoyable. #30 Responsibility Remembers an adult who really influenced his or her life. #3 Other adult relationships Free Volunteers (or his or her parent) volunteers in a school. #6 Parent involvement in school Knows the school’s cheer or fight song. # 24 Bonding to school Knows names of at least 10 neighbors #4 Caring neighborhood Participates or volunteers in a community youth program. #18 Youth programs Knows the school policy on violence and bullying #12 School boundaries Does or has done homework every school night #23 Homework Does something unique to keep safe. #10 Safety Is fluent in two or more languages. #34 Cultural Competence Free Enjoys planning big projects #32 Planning and decision making Did or does something to make school more friendly #5 Caring school climate Has training in conflict resolution #36 peaceful resolution Free Has been in a protest march to address a school issue or concern. #27 Equality and social justice Has helped find leadership opportunities 38 Youth as resources Plays a musical instrument (which one?) #17 creative activities Raises or gives money to help with famine or disaster relief. #26 Caring