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University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, age,
sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin,
marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.
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Basic 4-H 101
UME Volunteer Policy
6/27/2016
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UME Volunteer Policy
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UME Volunteer Policy
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Character and Leadership Development
Education and Career Development
Health and Life Skills
The Arts
Fitness
Technology
UME Volunteer Policy
6/27/2016revised
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 4-H
Projects
(Curriculum/Clubs)
 The Essential Element of
4-H
 Experiential Learning
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When compared to other youth, young
people involved in 4-H:
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Have higher educational achievement
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Have greater motivation for future
education
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Are more civically active
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Make more civic contributions to their
communities
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- www.4-H.org
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 LOTS of Projects!
 Something to interest everyone!!
 Centered around 3 mission mandates:
Citizenship
- Healthy Living
- Science
 On-Line Available
Curriculum provides enriching educational
experiences for young people!!!
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planning and organizing skills
teamwork, leadership, and social skills
communication and public speaking skills
Self-responsibility and decision-making
skills
record keeping
management skills and commitment
making new friends.
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 Club
is Key!
 The
“Big Three” features of
effective youth-serving
programs are:
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■ Positive and sustained relationships
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■ Activities that build important life
skills.
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■ Opportunities for children to use these
life skills
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 http://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/
 http://extension.umd.edu/4-h
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