Training Tuesday! New for 2025!
Tips and tricks to help you develop a research-based training plan for your 4-H Volunteers! Training to help volunteers reach their goals and provide high quality experiences within their role is a foundational element of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). Throughout the coming year, we will highlight bite-sized, grab-and-go resources for you to add to your 4-H Program toolbox! As the heart of many 4-H experiences, 4-H volunteers bringing amazing energy and dedication to youth development and we as 4-H professionals are there with the support and training they need to thrive. The challenge? Limited time and resources. We hope these Training Tuesday highlights will save you some time, fill your toolbox, and help you feel prepared for you next volunteer training! First up….
Communication is a key skill for thriving 4-H Volunteers!
Check out these activities created to help volunteers practice real-life scenarios, communicate more clearly, and navigate social cues in group settings. A great way to build confidence and connect with others! The Communications Activities along with Fact Sheets and PowerPoint Slides for the Communications Domain can be found on the National Volunteerism Resource Hub a project of the PLWG National 4-H Volunteerism Charter Group designed to house resources to support the preparation, engagement and utilization of 4-H volunteers as well as the preparation of 4-H professionals working with volunteers.
These resources are based on the Volunteer Research Knowledge and Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy Model—a research-backed guide—mapping out the key skills need for volunteers to thrive in 4-H. From Communication and Organizational Skills to 4-H Program Management, Educational Design and Delivery, Positive Youth Development, and Interpersonal Characteristics, these six skill areas help bring out the best in every volunteer!
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