VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION
4-H - Where Kids Invent Themselves Coordinator
Purpose:
To coordinate the 4-H promotion efforts in the Extension Unit in targeted
areas as defined by the Expansion and Review Committee. Specific age
group of 12 -14 year olds.
Success Criteria:
Coordination of "4-H - Where Kids Invent Themselves" presentations at
middle and junior high schools - specifically targeting science clubs and
classrooms. Planning and implementation of "4-H - Where Kids Invent
Themselves" discovery sessions in targeted areas of the Extension Unit.
Youth are involved in presentations. (Carefully selected adult or high school
youth – not peers of this age group.) New youth and adults are recruited for
4-H groups.
Responsibilities:
• Develop a plan in conjunction with unit staff for recruitment in the
Extension Unit based on recommendations of the 4-H Expansion and
Review Committee.
• Prepare a budget in cooperation with the Unit leader for "4-H - Where
Kids Invent Themselves” promotion presentations.
• Recruit carefully selected adults or high school youth - not peers - to
conduct classroom presentations and assist with Discovery Sessions.
• Assist in contacting middle and junior high schools about school
presentation for 12 – 14 year olds.
• Coordinate dates and locations of follow up discovery sessions.
• Invite Club Organizer Coordinator to discovery sessions and coordinate
roles at that event.
• Order materials for classroom presentations and discovery sessions.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting classroom presentations.
• Be sure to thank teachers and other school officials.
• Invite interested youth and adults to discovery session.
• Assist in preparing and hosting discovery session, which includes “hands
on” 4-H experiences
• Submit written report on classroom presentations and discovery sessions to
Unit Office and to Organizer Coordinator - give names of youth and
prospects for volunteers.
• Coordinate activities with other Middle Management Expansion
Volunteers.
• Prepare progress reports for the Expansion and Review Committee.
Time Required:
4 - 8 hours per classroom presentation and discovery session, which includes
planning, preparation, and follow up.
Target Dates:
School presentations - Sept./Oct and Jan/Feb
Resources Available:
4-H - Where Kids Invent Themselves Materials
Recommendations of the 4-H Expansion and Review Committee
Other adults or high school students
Training Opportunities: Consultation with Extension staff
Report To:
Unit Extension Youth Staff
VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION
For Questions, Contact: Unit Extension Youth Staff
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Date: 02/03