TEXAS 4-H AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT GUIDE

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

MANAGEMENT GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Management Overview	Program Development
Membership Units	Volunteer Development
Risk Management	Collaboration
Curriculum	Resource Development
Diversity	Recognition
Interpretation
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT UNIT SECTIONS

4-H VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAM MODEL

Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H and Youth Development program. This section discusses the county leadership team and the responsibility of each member. Managing this leadership team is the job of the county Extension agent. This section discusses management techniques and resources for agents and volunteers.

Who belongs to a County 4-H Volunteer Leadership Team?

Attachment: 4-H Volunteer Leadership Team Model

4-H Members
The team begins with 4-H members. The goal of 4-H is to provide the opportunity for youth to acquire knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, contributing members of society.

Adult Volunteers/ Supporting Adults
Volunteers and supporting adults (such as parents, volunteers, mentors, grandparents or foster parents) are a part of the leadership team. They provide support, encouragement and counsel to 4-H members. Some responsibilities adults may assume include:

• Help secure finances or resources for projects.
• Help members select and participate in projects.
• Help with daily care or management of project.
• Attend as many meetings or activities as possible to help support members.
• Help members keep records.
• Help with all aspects of the 4-H program.
• Provide leadership and planning structured events for members of the club.
• Organize activities and teaching project areas.
• Provide positive reinforcement.

Club Managers
The local 4-H club is managed by the club manager(s) and assistant manager(s). A team is formed by involving members and other adults in planning and decision making. All members of the leadership team are involved in some level of the club. The club manager pays special attention to helping each team member:

• Develop relationships.
• Maintain open communications.
• Play a part in club functions.

Specific roles and responsibilities of a club manager are:

• Managing executive committee meetings, monthly club meetings and club organization.
• Promoting cooperation, coordination and communication among 4-H members, volunteers, other 4-H clubs and County Extension Agents.
• Training and supervising officers and committees.
• Informing adult leaders and parents/supporting adults and involving them in club activities and projects.
• Planning and publishing the yearly club program.
• Coordinating project meetings and all club activities.
• Recruiting volunteers and members.
• Providing recognition for members and leaders.
• Publicizing 4-H in the community.
• Keeping records and supplies.
• Providing club reports to the county Extension office.
• Gathering and submitting all 4-H Club Charter information as required.

County 4-H Council
The County 4-H Council is comprised of the President, and Council Delegates from each 4-H club. Officers are elected for the County 4-H Council. Their responsibility is to provide leadership to the county 4-H program by organizing county-wide events and activities, and providing training for club officers. The club delegates are to share information from the County 4-H Council with their club and keep the County 4-H Council informed about club activities.

Ambassadors
The role of an Ambassador is to serve as a spokesperson in the county and interpret the impact of 4-H. Some counties may utilize their Ambassadors to coordinate community service projects, recruit new 4-H members, or conduct educational programs. Each county can structure their Ambassador program to fit their needs.

County Extension Agent
The county Extension agent’s responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, training and supporting 4-H volunteers to teach and guide 4-H members.
• Assisting volunteers in planning programs for 4-H clubs and project groups, special interest groups and school enrichment projects.
• Coordinating county 4-H programs through 4-H organizations and liaisons with other youth-serving agencies.
• Helping organize clubs.
• Providing resources for clubs.
• Serving as advisor to county adult leadership task forces. (Adult Leader Association)
• Serving as advisor to county youth leadership task forces.(County 4-H Council)
• Assisting with district, regional, and state 4-H events.

Extension Specialist
The regional and state specialists develop materials, plan and conduct district, regional, and state 4-H activities and support county programming.

Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System and U.S. Department of Agriculture provide research data and subject-matter expertise that is the foundation that supports the 4-H program.

Many people can help make up the 4-H county leadership team. Members and parents/adults fulfill most of the job responsibilities; other people may be willing to serve on the team when asked to do specific jobs.

Who Belongs To The Club Leadership Team?

The 4-H club leadership team can consist of a combination of the following people:

1. Club Manager(s)
The club manager is recommended by the club each year with approval of the county Extension agent and provides leadership to the overall organization and management of the 4-H club. The club manager serves as coordinator for all the team members and provides general guidance to the 4-H club unit. The club manager is not expected to run every aspect of the club. To ensure that one person is not too overwhelmed, it is important to draw on other youth and adult volunteers to help too. Additionally, this provides more leadership experiences and helps develop people to be future club managers.

2. Assistant Club Manager(s)
The assistant club manager(s) is recommended by the club each year with approval of the county Extension agent and assists the club manager by taking responsibility for one of the major duties and/or by assisting the club manager as needed.

3. Club Officers ( Link to club officer support materials on Texas 4-H Publication Page)
The club officers are an important part of the 4-H club leadership team. Officers are elected each year, and it is their responsibility to work with the club manager(s) as an executive committee to involve all members in leadership roles by appointing club committees, committee chairpersons and committee advisors. Using committees is a way to divide duties of running a 4-H club and delegating various responsibilities.

4. Committee Chairmen
4-H committee chairmen provides leadership to club committees in accomplishing their assigned task. Committee chairs develop agendas and call committee meetings to accomplish a specific task.

Example committees and their tasks are:

• Program: Develop monthly meeting programs for the year.
• Recreation: Plan recreation for each meeting and special social functions.
• Membership: Plan promotion and recruitment drives for club. Enroll and orient new members.
• Finance: Plan fund-raising projects. Arrange for an annual financial review of the club’s financial accounts.
• Community Service: Plan a community service project for the club.
• Health: Plan an activity each month that promotes healthy lifestyle choices.

5. Advisors to Committees
The committee advisor is an adult volunteer who assist the 4-H club committee chairmen and members in accomplishing their assigned task. The committee advisor counsels with the committee and helps the 4-H members plan and make decisions. Parents/adults of a committee chairman or member can easily serve as an advisor. These advisors are considered activity leaders.

6. Project Leaders (link to project leader descriptions)
4-H project leaders provide structured learning experiences, personal guidance and counseling for 4-H members enrolled in their project.

7. Junior Leaders
Junior leaders in a club are members who are ages 10 to 19 who have been active members for at least one year and who assist an adult volunteer leader. Junior leadership provides ways that older members can help the club and develop leadership skills. Some of the jobs that junior leaders can complete are:

• Helping plan 4-H activities.
• Teaching younger or new members.
• Recruiting members and leaders.
• Calling members and encouraging participation.
• Leading by example.
• Accompanying the project leader on home visits.

8. Teen Leaders
Teen leaders are youth ages 13 to 19 who accept primary leadership responsibility for a project group or club activity. They recruit an adult advisor and plan and conduct a project. Their role is the same as those of adult volunteers but under supervision of an adult.

9. Activity Leaders/Coaches
These leaders provide structured learning experiences and/or personal guidance for new members and/or 4-H members involved in an activity such as educational presentations, share-the-fun, judging events, contests, exchange programs, community service or fund-raising.

10. New Member/Family Coordinator
A new member/family coordinator is responsible for orienting new members and their families to the 4-H program and helping them get involved in the 4-H program during their first year.

11. Project Leader Coordinator
When there are six or more project leaders in the club, it may be a good idea to have a project leader coordinator who helps project leaders get information, provide extra training or information on teaching, and/or coordinates all project meetings and activities. This leader role could be one of the club managers.

The executive committee should review the club needs each year and staff the club with the leadership team that is needed during the coming year. For example, some years the number of officers will need to be increased because of the large number of experienced and older members. Other years, the number of project leaders will need to be decreased according to the size of the club. Using the criteria of providing the best possible opportunity for each club member to achieve the 4-H goals will result in the best possible team for each 4-H club.

Link for 4-H Project Leader Job Descriptions: (NOTE: This link will take you to the Texas 4-H Project Selection site. Once there, click on the project name - the volunteer job descriptions are toward the bottom of each page)

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MODEL FOR STAFFING YOUR 4-H CLUB LEADERSHIP TEAM

It is important that 4-H clubs develop a plan to organize their club leadership team. The leadership team consists of club managers, club officers, project leaders, activity leaders, committee chairs, committee members, junior leaders and teen leaders. Each leadership position plays an important part in the organization of the club and provides opportunities for leadership growth of many different people. The recommended time line of tasks for staffing the 4-H club leadership team are outlined below.

March/April
Ask club membership and parents/adults to make suggestions for club officers and leaders for the coming year. Appoint a nominating committee of experienced 4-H members and one or two experienced leaders. Have the nomination committee:

• Meet, review suggestions and make nominations for club officers and club managers for the coming year.
• Contact each officer candidate personally and seek his or her permission before putting their name on the ballot.
• Recruit adults or teens for club manager positions and get their consent to fill the position for the coming year. Get approval from your county Extension agent.

April/May
Nomination committee presents slate of officers to club. President asks for nominations from the floor and club members vote on officers by secret ballot, following guidelines outlined in the club’s bylaws.

Nominating committee announces the club managers for the coming year and recognizes them at a meeting.

Officers' and club managers' names and addresses are turned into county Extension office.

June/July
Club officers and managers (executive committee) meet and select staff for the rest of the club leadership team needed for the coming year. Those needed include:

• project leaders
• activity leaders
• committee chairs
• committee members
• teen leaders
• junior leaders

Club officers and managers contact all adult and teen volunteers to recruit them or gets their consent to assume a specific role on the leadership team. Club officers should recruit as many leadership team members as possible because they are effective recruiters.

August
Names of club leadership team members, addresses and phone numbers are turned into the county Extension office. This information will be used by the Extension agent to plan county leader training and programs for the coming year.

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VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

Volunteers are the most important commodity to Texas AgriLife Extension Service and are a valuable resource to the Texas 4-H Program. Volunteers want to know what they are expected to do, how much time and effort it will take and what they will receive in return for their time and effort. The National 4-H Council has published a valuable resource for Extension staff and volunteer managers, "Taking Anybody into Expanded Involvement" (TAXI). Every county Extension office received this packet of trainers' guides and volunteer guides. Below are suggested sections of the TAXI curriculum agents should review that will help you plan strategies for managing volunteers. Support materials have been included that will work well with the TAXI curriculum.

• Reference: "Taking Anybody into Expanded Involvement" (TAXI), National 4-H Council: Chevy Chase, MD.
• Red Taxi Trainers Guide”, pp. 10-20, use this "VolunteerTraining Worksheet” to assist with planning and training for volunteers (Attachment)
• Red Taxi Management Volunteers Guide”, pp. 8-9.
• Volunteer Job Description Sample Form (Attachment)
• Recruiting Volunteers-“Red Taxi Trainers Guide”, pp. 21-23.
• Training Volunteers-See “Red Taxi Trainers Guide”, pp. 42-64.
• "What Motivates You?" Worksheet (Attachment)
• Volunteer Placement and Recognition-See “Red Taxi Trainers Guide”, pp. 65-80.
• Keys to Effective Motivation in Volunteer Groups and other handouts (Attachment)

Help 4-H Volunteers Become Educators

Most 4-H volunteers can become effective teachers, but they may need help to gain confidence, be organized and start the project. County Extension agents can help volunteers to remember that teaching is:

• A matter of sharing what they know with members.
• Helping members learn.
• A flexible process.
• Understanding how children learn.

Leaders may have out of pocket expenses when they volunteer. There are some situations where leaders may be able to deduct their services and/or financial contributions from their taxes. Refer to the "Out-of-Pocket Expense for Volunteer Leader" for more information. (Attachment)

Master Volunteers

A volunteer may become a Master Volunteer by completing a minimum of 20 hours of specialized training in a subject matter area and returns a minimum of 60 hours of service to the program ( or a combined total of 80 hours).

A Master Volunteer has completed in-depth training and has access to comprehensive resources related to a specific body of knowledge. The Master Volunteer has gained “certification” or approval to carry out assigned roles representing 4-H in educational programs related to that body of knowledge. In some project areas, such as Shooting Sports, a state certification training program is required. The Master Volunteer has an obligation to share that knowledge in return for the continuing education they receive.
Examples of a Master Volunteer are:

• Master Swine Volunteer
• Master Sheep/Goat Volunteer
• Master Beef Volunteer
• Master Clothing Volunteer
• Master Gardener Volunteer
• Master Naturalist Volunteer

Additional Resources for a Master Volunteer Program

Do You Need A Master Volunteer Program? (Attachment)

Reasons for Becoming A Master Volunteer (Attachment)

Rights & Responsibilities of Volunteers (Attachment)

Information on Master Volunteer training programs can be found at:
(http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/adults/index.html)

Link for 4-H Project Leader Job Descriptions: (NOTE: This link will take you to the Texas 4-H Project Selection site. Once there, click on the project name - the volunteer job descriptions are toward the bottom of each page)

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DUTIES OF ADULT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

There are a variety of roles for which adults can volunteer in the 4-H program. Some require a higher level of time commitment while others do not. The positions addressed in this section include: 4-H Club Manager, 4-H Project Club Leader, 4-H Activity Leader, 4-H Club Committee Advisor, and 4-H Club New Member/Family Coordinator.

1. 4-H Club Manager

A 4-H club manager provides guidance in the general art of leadership and management to a 4-H club unit. A 4-H club manager involves 4-H officers, parents/supporting adults, leaders and members to promote the goals of 4-H and serves as the contact person between the club and the county Extension office.

An assistant club manager takes responsibility for one of the club's major tasks and assists the club manager as needed.

A. Time Commitment
Club managers are selected each year and serve for one year. It is recommended that a club manager serve one year as an assistant manager before assuming the role of club manager. It is recommended that club managers rotate regularly to prevent burnout by volunteers and to provide multiple adults with the opportunity to serve in a key leadership position.

B. Major Duties And Responsibilities
A club manager can work most effectively through the executive committee of the club. The executive committee is comprised of the club officers, club managers and committee advisors. By involving the entire executive committee, youth and adults work together in partnership and strengthen their leadership skills. The duties and responsibilities of club managers are:

1. 1. Create a club environment where volunteers are willing to help.
2. Promote cooperation, coordination and communication.
3. Organize or reorganize the club.
4. Strive to help each individual 4-H member achieve the 4-H goals, keeping this as the main objective of the club. (Use the question, "How will this program, award or activity help the least successful and the most successful member of our club?" when evaluating all club programs, recognition events and activities.)
5. Provide opportunities for members to participate successfully in club, county, district, state, national and international events and activities.
6. Keep parents/adults informed and make it easy for them to help with various aspects of the 4-H program.
7. Involve the club in recruiting members (and families).
8. See that the 4-H club program is publicized through newspapers, radio, TV and exhibits to keep the public informed.
9. Provide a chance for adult, junior and teen leaders to grow by sharing leadership.
10. Train and supervise officers and committee members to achieve an effective and efficient club.
    • Help newly elected officers learn their jobs and work together as a team.
    • Help officers learn leadership and management skills.
    • Help committee chairmen, advisors and members learn their jobs.
    • Encourage planning.
    • Make a yearly program plan of monthly club meetings and all other 4-H club activities with club officers and members. Satisfy wants and needs of 4-H'ers and objectives of the 4-H educational program.
    • Meet with officers monthly to plan meeting agendas and coordinate plans and other activities. (Other club managers and/or leaders may also be invited, but be sure to keep 4-H officers in the forefront of leadership.)
    • Schedule and cancel club meetings with the assistance of club president.
    • Assist club first vice-president (programs) with arranging for programs to be given during the meetings.
    • Assist club second vice-president (recreation) with planning and conducting recreation for each club meeting.
    • Assist club third vice-president (membership) with recruiting members.
    • Work with club president and all officers to develop an agenda before each meeting.
    • See that meeting equipment (gavel, flags, banners, etc.) are cared for and brought to each meeting. This should be delegated to a club officer.
    • Make arrangements for the meeting facilities.
11. See that club meetings are conducted effectively and that members and parents/adults feel welcome and accepted.
    • Greet parents/supporting adults.
    • Observe meeting carefully. Let officers conduct meeting. Interrupt only when it will help members learn an important point or when necessary to keep club from making a serious mistake.
    • Tolerate minor problems and mistakes. Let club work out things whenever possible.
    • Answer questions or seek answers from others.
    • Present club manager's report.
    • Make notes about club decisions and "things to do" (don't completely depend on secretary).
12. Encourage communication between members, parents/adults and leaders.
    • Establish communications with all club members and families. See that they are notified well in advance of all club meetings and activities.
    • Develop and distribute the club’s program together with a listing of names, addresses and phone numbers of all club members and leaders.
    • Before each club meeting, prepare a club manager's report. Check with 4-H office for information. (Check with other leaders to see if they have items for the leader’s report or have a leader's report themselves).
    • See that members are notified by phone, letter, flyer or e-mail about the upcoming events (and changes).
13. Involve all members. Assist club officers with appointing and setting up committees involving all members. Involve each member in at least one meeting a year. Involve as many members in each meeting as possible.
14. Recruit and coordinate project and activity leaders.
    • With assistance of club officers, recruit qualified project and activity leaders.
    • Turn in project and activity leader names and addresses to county Extension office.
    • Provide membership list that includes names, addresses, phone numbers, parent's name and level of experience to the project and activity leaders.
    • Collaborate with county Extension agent to provide project and activity leader training.
    • See that members are informed of project or activity opportunities and the starting dates.
    • Encourage project and activity group progress reports at club meetings.
    • Encourage project demonstrations or talks at club meetings.
    • Recognize member's project and activity participation and accomplishments at club meetings.
    • Visit with project and activity leaders at regular intervals to provide support and to coordinate club project, activities and events.
    • Survey club members annually and determine the project groups needed.
15. Train and supervise junior leaders and teen leaders.
    • Recruit all members 10 years and older who have been a 4-H member for one year to serve as 4-H junior leaders.
    • With the assistance of the executive committee, project and activity leaders, and also the junior and teen leaders, decide specific tasks that these junior and teen leaders can do.
    • A junior and teen leader advisor can be recruited to work specifically to train and place the junior leaders in leadership roles.
    • Encourage all junior leaders to participate in the county junior leader workshop.
    • Recruit all members 13 years and older with one year of project experience to be teen leaders.
    • Encourage them to participate in specific project activity or club manager training for volunteers at the county, district and state level and assume complete responsibility for project groups and club activities, or organize a new 4-H club.
16. Provide recognition for both members and leaders during a yearly club achievement event, as well as throughout the year.
17. Make needed reports and order supplies needed by members and leaders.
    • Keep records of membership and attendance with club secretary and/or membership chairman.
    • Provide county office with information such as:
      • member enrollments
      • volunteer applications
      • National 4-H activities summary
      • Club members or leaders who will participate in county, District, state or national 4-H events.
      • other information as needed
      • list of club officers and leaders
      • financial status report
18. Improve personal knowledge and skills by attending leader in-service training.

C. Training and Support

• Individual conferences, manager's meetings and training conducted by county Extension agent or another 4-H volunteer
• County volunteer leader training
• District volunteer leader training
• Leader workshops at the Texas 4-H Center
• Leader workshops at the National 4-H Center or Southern Region Workshop

D. Resources
The following resources are available in PDF on the Texas 4-H Publication Website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/publications/index.html.

• Texas New 4-H Leader’s Handbook (4-H 3-5.200)
• Texas 4-H Office Support Site ( Link to Officer Support Curricula and Forms)
• 4-H Membership Enrollment Form (4-H 1-3.056)
• 4-H Leader Enrollment Form (4-H 2-1.056)
• Club Manager's Report Form (PDF) (Word) (Word Perfect)
• Parent Involvement Resources (Attachment)
• The TCE Audiovisual Library consists of slide programs, motion pictures, videocassettes, audiocassettes and exhibits, and are available for use in 4-H programming. All requests should be made through the local county Extension office.

2. 4-H Club Project Leaders

4-H club project leaders provide structured learning experiences, personal guidance as well as counseling in project-related opportunities for 4-H members enrolled in the project group. Junior leaders and teen leaders assist project leaders by taking responsibility for specific tasks as requested by the leader.

Link for 4-H Project Leader Job Descriptions: (NOTE: This link will take you to the Texas 4-H Project Selection site. Once there, click on the project name - the volunteer job descriptions are toward the bottom of each page)

A. Training and Support Of Project Leaders

• County training provided for 4-H project leaders
• District volunteer leader training provided in selected projects
• State leader training provided in selected projects
• National leader training provided in selected projects

B. Resources

• Project materials are available in some project areas. (See project selection guide section in Texas 4-H Clover)
• Extension and research publications are available in selected areas.
• Information from libraries, magazines, industry, professional organizations, and the internet.
• Conferences with Extension agents and other 4-H volunteers.

3. 4-H Activity Leaders

4-H activity leaders work closely with the club manager(s) and county Extension agents. They are responsible for one or more activity areas in the 4-H club or in the county 4-H program. This will be a non-project area. Examples of jobs that Activity Leaders might assume include: organizing the county food show, organizing a judging contest, coordinating a club or county community service project, coordinating the county recognition event.

A. Time Commitment
Activity leaders are recruited by the 4-H club executive committee and serve for a one-year term.

B. Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop an activity program for members of the 4-H club.
2. Involve as many members, leaders and parents/adults as appropriate in planning and conducting activities.
3. Make arrangements for materials, equipment or facilities needed in activities.
4. Answer questions about the activity either by telephone or personal visit.
5. Use community resources.
6. Maintain competence in field by attending training meetings.
7. Act as chairman of special activities involving the project or activities at community, county, district or area events.
8. Assist in the promotion and development of understanding about all phases of the activity.
9. Act as superintendent, or arrange for superintendents of projects or activity exhibits, at various fairs and shows.
10. Manage club-wide or county-wide judging contests, tours and demonstration programs.
11. Inform club managers and county Extension agents of needs, new developments, and activities in activity area.

C. Training

• Basic 4-H volunteer leader training
• Specific training in activity area

D. Resources

• Extension literature and resources in many of the 4-H activity areas.
• 4-H Roundup Guide
• Texas 4-H Clover

4. 4-H Club Committee Advisor

4-H advisors to committees work closely with 4-H member committee chairman to help club committees in accomplishing their assigned task. Examples of 4-H club committees include: membership committee, program committee or recreation committee.

A. Time Commitment
Adult committee advisors are recruited by the club executive committee and serve for a one-year term or until the committee assignment has been completed.

B. Major Roles and Responsibilities

1. Request specific committee assignments and responsibilities from club manager.
2. Become acquainted with community resources or Extension resources that are relevant to the committee responsibility.
3. Confer with committee chairman:
   • provide training on being a good committee chairman.
   • set some suggested goals for the committee.
   • plan a date, time and place for committee meetings and an agenda for the first meeting.
4. Have a list of committee members' addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
5. Assist committee in successfully carrying out their assignments.
6. Provide leadership as needed. The younger and newer members will need more guidance from the advisor. As the chairman and committee members gain leadership skills, give them more responsibility.
7. Maintain committee plans:
   • be realistic as to how much and in what time frame the committee can accomplish.
   • strive for good taste as befitting the 4-H organization.
   • do in the best interest of all club members (many youth committees will tend to plan what their small group wants, rather than think of all ages and interests).
8. Make notes about committee’s discussions and decisions on specific member assignments and assist members in completing assignments

C. Training and Support

• Basic 4-H volunteer leader training

D. Resources

• 4-H New Leader Support Pieces found on the Texas 4-H Publication Page under Club Management
  ( http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/publications/index.html)
  

5. New 4-H Member/Family Coordinator

The new member/family coordinator orients new parents/adults and members about the 4-H program and its objectives, club meetings, project meetings, club events, and the families' responsibilities as partners on the 4-H team.

A. Time Commitment
The new 4-H member/family coordinator is recruited each year and serves for one year. The busiest time will be soon after the new 4-H year begins and after enrollment cards are submitted.

B. Major Roles and Responsibilities

1. Become acquainted with new 4-H members and families and welcome them into the 4-H club. See that they are introduced at 4-H meetings and activities.
2. Keep a list of names, addresses and phone numbers of new members and families.
3. Assist new members in selecting projects and taking advantage of 4-H opportunities.
4. Make sure project leaders get names of new members interested in their project area.
5. Conduct regular orientation/training programs for the new parents/supporting adults. Consider topics on:
   • how the club operates
   • 4-H projects available
   • parents/adults being asked to support their children as they undertake certain tasks
   • parents/adults being asked to assist with certain leadership roles
   • 4-H opportunities
   • 4-H system
6. Check with new members and families on a regular basis and make sure they are being involved.
7. Work with membership committee and club managers on reaching new members.
8. Serve as a public relations representative for the club.
9. Keep informed about the club as well as the overall 4-H program and direct members and families into areas in which they have interests and resources.

C. Training and Support

• Basic 4-H volunteer Leader training
• County new member/family coordinator in-service training

D. Resources

• New member packets developed by club
• Parent Involvement Resources (Attachment)
  

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