VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION
4-H Cloverbud Organizational Leader
Purpose:
To provide leadership to the group, structure and operation of the group and
be the primary contact person for the group with the Area and/or Unit
Cloverbud Coordinator, Unit Extension Staff and the 4-H program.
Success Criteria:
The group goals are met. Members and leaders are informed of group and
unit activities. The group activities provide the youth with an eclectic,
cooperative, and fun approach to learning.
Responsibilities:
To see that the group is organized by arranging for the group to:
• Set annual goals.
• Meet regularly.
• Recruit new members and recognize graduating members.
• Apply for group recognition.
• Conduct enrollment.
• Plan the yearly program and activities.
• Conduct group activities and events that are fun and cooperative through
an immediate, positive feedback response to the youth's involvement in
the activity.
• Participate in community and unit events and programs.
• Work with parents and activity leaders
• Learn about the developmental needs of 5-7 year olds and apply that
information to the choice and delivery of activities
To provide a system for support of youth and adult volunteer leaders
including:
• Sharing the responsibilities among group families
• Interviewing and completing volunteer screening procedures for all
volunteers in the group who will have contact with youth.
• Processing volunteer enrollments
Time Required:
1 1/2 - 2 hour activity meetings (6 – 52 times, weekly or bi-weekly)
Target Dates:
September through August
Resources Available:
Cloverbud Program - Curriculum Instructional Materials - Ohio K-2 - The
Ohio State University Extension Level I and II (Level II available in
Spanish)
Understanding Youth Ages Five to Seven
A Valuable Partnership: Volunteer and 4-H Youth Program
Youth Protection Procedures and Forms (Unit Management Handbook)
4-H Cloverbud Volunteer Video
Training Opportunities: Unit, Regional, State, and North Central Regional trainings
Report To:
Unit Cloverbud Coordinator
For Questions, Contact: Extension Unit Youth Staff
_____________________________(Address)
_____________________________(Phone)
Date: 02/03