4-H Volunteer Professional Development

After a volunteer has been enrolled for at least one year, up to $50 per enrolled volunteer per year is available for discretionary use towards professional growth and development. Use of these funds should benefit the individual in ways that will contribute to the benefit of the Waldo County 4-H program, and must be approved by the Waldo County 4-H staff. A written request is expected from the volunteer, addressed to the 4-H staff, outlining the activity, cost, relation to the volunteer's plan of work and what the anticipated benefit to the Waldo County 4-H program will be.

Volunteers are at the heart of 4-H

Maine 4-H clubs and programs are supported by trained and certified volunteers as well as hundreds of committed parents and youth leaders. To access statewide information, volunteers and leaders may visit the sites linked below. 

Volunteer Training

•  4-H Club Officer’s Training

•  4-H Financial Management Training

  • Soliciting Money or Products from Any Business

•  VOLT - (Volunteer on-going Learning and Training)

Volunteer Events

•  Maine Agricultural Fairs

•  Waldo County 4-H Program Impact Report Form

  •  Program Impact Grid for Reporting

•  Key Components to writing a Success Story (coming soon)

Volunteers in the Spotlight

Animal Science Coordinators

Michaele Bailey, our state Activities and Events Coordinator, and Donna Flint, our Eastern States Coordinator, and I have worked to come up with a list that reflects their responsibilities, particularly as they relate to animal science and Eastern States. Ever wonder  "who to call" for various questions or concerns about State 4-H Animal Science Activities and Events or Eastern States?  This will help you know the roles and responsibility of the Eastern States Coordinator and the State Animal Science Program Coordinator.  ASC Responsibilities

Maine 4-H Website

The Maine 4-H website is a great place for useful information for 4-H club members, volunteers and alumni.  Check here for Maine 4-H calendar, and for Maine 4-H Policies and Procedures and Guidelines, and a lot more. http://www.maine4h.umaine.edu/volunteers.htm 

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting 4-H youth development programming in Maine. In 2003, the Foundation provided more than $83,000 to fund youth programs in the state of Maine. Foundation programming is made possible through the financial contributions of donors. Visit the website for more information on grants, scholarships and a lot more. http://www.umaine.edu/4hfoundation

4-H Brand Network

4-H Brand Network intranet site is a resource for you to learn about the 4-H brand, share tips and ideas and apply what you've learned using ready-made resources for you to promote 4-H throughout your community.  http://www.4-hbrandnetwork.org/

Volunteers as advocates

• Tips for Being a Productive Advocate

4-H Volunteers USA

The 4-H Volunteer web site, www.4hvolunteersusa.org,  developed by National 4-H Council, is a source for on-line volunteer resources that 4-H volunteers and professionals can access for many program needs.  It includes general 4-H organizational information, programming ideas for local 4-H clubs, resources to meet the challenges of working with youth today, and management information for the middle management volunteer or professional staff.  Special interactive content allows you to hear from real 4-H volunteers about what motivates them. 

   4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Maine 4-H Youth Development Mission

Educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and community based experiences.

Maine 4-H Youth Development Vision

Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills, leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the future

through effective collaborations, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.

Putting knowledge to work with the people of Maine

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