
Training Tuesday!
Tips and tricks to help you develop a research-based training plan for your 4-H Volunteers! Training to help volunteers reach their goals and provide high quality experiences within their role is a foundational element of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). The challenge? Limited time and resources. We hope these Training Tuesday highlights will save you some time, fill your toolbox, and help you feel prepared for you next volunteer training! Here’s another bite-sized, grab-and-go resources for you to add to your 4-H Program toolbox!
Organization is a key skill for thriving 4-H Volunteers!
Volunteer burnout is real! Passionate folks who want to make a difference in youths’ lives and who gain satisfaction from helping others. But successful volunteers don’t do it alone! “One recent report provided several strategies for engaging parents, such as creating welcoming program environments, involving parents in setting goals and planning club programs, surveying parents’ interests and talents, involving parents in sharing leadership when appropriate, and giving parents detailed instructions on home activities they can assist their child with.” What a helpful reminder to share with volunteers. Check out these activities created to support your volunteers in their efforts to share the load. The Parent Recruitment & Involvement Activities along with Fact Sheets and PowerPoint Slides for the Organizational Domain can be found on the National Volunteerism Resource Hub a project of the PLWG National 4-H Volunteerism Charter Group designed to house resources to support the preparation, engagement and utilization of 4-H volunteers as well as the preparation of 4-H professionals working with volunteers.
These resources are based on the Volunteer Research Knowledge and Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy Model—a research-backed guide—mapping out the key skills need for volunteers to thrive in 4-H. From Communication and Organizational Skills to 4-H Program Management, Educational Design and Delivery, Positive Youth Development, and Interpersonal Characteristics, these six skill areas help bring out the best in every volunteer!
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