4-H
Food Smart
Families
ROLE DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
4-H Teen Teachers will develop their own leadership and teaching
skills as they plan and implement hands-on summer nutrition
programs for younger youth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Participate in the Teens as Teachers 4-H Food Smart Families
program Orientation May 17th, 9am-2pm.
Participate in the Teens as Teachers 4-H Food Smart Families
program trainings (dates/times announced at Orientation).
Select the 4-H Food Smart Families program sites where you
would like to teach. There will be multiple programs conducted
throughout Unit 21, each program will consist of a minimum of
10 hours.
Apply what you learn and deepen your own content knowledge
by teaching others.
Collaborate with other Teen Teachers and/or Adult Mentors
Serve as a positive role model for younger youth as well as your
peer group.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods and adapt to different
learner needs.
Develop group management and supervision skills and learn
how to manage time and resources.
Develop skills in active listening, decision-making, effective
communication, and self-esteem building.
Reflect and debrief regularly with SNAP-ED and/or 4-H Staff.
TIME REQUIRED
Orientation and Training Time – 10 hours minimum
Teaching Time – 10 hours minimum
REQUIREMENTS
Fill out required volunteer information (includes application,
references, CANTS check from D.C.F.S and Conviction
Information Name Check for Volunteers.
Attend orientation, trainings, and scheduled programs.
University of Illinois * United States Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP and
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP
This program is partially funded by ConAgra Foods Foundation.