The Florida 4-H program at the District and State Level needs guidance and support from youth, adult volunteers, and Extension faculty . Your support may come in many forms, but helping to staff and run committees, events, and activities will allow you to make a difference in the program. Review the following opportunities and indicate your interest.
Membership on many committees will last two years. Committee size will most often be from 6-8 individuals. Most committees will be a mix of youth, agents, and volunteers. Co-chairs will be encouraged. Telephone conference calls and Polycom will be the most common form of meetings. It is recommended that early career agents focus on county program development first and then assume responsibility on one team and/or leadership role. Intermediate and advanced agents may assume greater responsibilities.
Title
Description
Please Check the Ones in Which You Are Interested:
Program Development Committee (PDC)
This committee serves as the agent advisory committee to the State 4-H Program. It usually meets two times per year, often with an overnight meeting. Representatives on the PDC solicit agenda items and also serve in a liaison role with county agents. One per district with a three year term. Approval necessary from DED. Agent only.
Please indicate 4-H District
Goal Team - 4-H Youth Development
This self-directed team provides leadership for the four year plan of work, curriculum design across the entire program, and creates the priorities for Focus Group work. This group meets up to six times per year, often with teleconferences. Requires a commitment of time. Team members must be approved by DED.
Not open for additional members at this time.
Organizational Strategies & Learning Environments Focus Group
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for one of the three major areas of 4-H Youth Development. In addition to identifying the major curriculum for the Plan of Work, they are responsible for In-Service Education, curriculum design, program coordination, recognition, evaluation, and the state report for the Focus Area or Action Team. This group coordinates the committee work of several action teams. Meets 6-8 times per year, primarily via conference call.
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for a specific action team. It may meet 4-6 times per year, primarily by telephone conference. Review existing curriculum for youth audiences in Florida and across the U.S. Examine county program requests, include knowledge of existing practices, determine appropriate objectives, delivery methods, evaluation tools, tasks, and assignments to reach those goals. Identify primary Sunshine State Standards achieved in curriculum materials. Train volunteers and agents in appropriate use of existing curriculum, learning activities, or events. Prepare educational materials for use in non-classroom, weekend camp, day camp, events, fairs, individual / family use. Report on successful usage and impact of learning strategies used.
Action Teams :
Volunteerism Focus Group
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for one of the three major areas of 4-H Youth Development. In addition to identifying the major curriculum for the Plan of Work, they are responsible for In-Service Education, curriculum design, program coordination, recognition, evaluation, and the state report for the Focus Area or Action Team. This group coordinates the committee work of several action teams. Meets 6-8 times per year, primarily via conference call.
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for a specific action team. It may meet 4-6 times per year, primarily by telephone conference. Review existing curriculum for youth audiences in Florida and across the U.S. Examine county program requests, include knowledge of existing practices, determine appropriate objectives, delivery methods, evaluation tools, tasks, and assignments to reach those goals. Identify primary Sunshine State Standards achieved in curriculum materials. Train volunteers and agents in appropriate use of existing curriculum, learning activities, or events. Prepare educational materials for use in non-classroom, weekend camp, day camp, events, fairs, individual / family use. Report on successful usage and impact of learning strategies used.
Volunteerism Action Teams:
Youth Education / Lifeskills Focus Group
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for one of the three major areas of 4-H Youth Development. In addition to identifying the major curriculum for the Plan of Work, they are responsible for In-Service Education, curriculum design, program coordination, recognition, evaluation, and the state report for the Focus Area or Action Team. This group coordinates the committee work of several action teams. Meets 6-8 times per year, primarily via conference call.
This self-directed team provides overall leadership and coordination for a specific action team. It may meet 4-6 times per year, primarily by telephone conference. Review existing curriculum for youth audiences in Florida and across the U.S. Examine county program requests, include knowledge of existing practices, determine appropriate objectives, delivery methods, evaluation tools, tasks, and assignments to reach those goals. Identify primary Sunshine State Standards achieved in curriculum materials. Train volunteers and agents in appropriate use of existing curriculum, learning activities, or events. Prepare educational materials for use in non-classroom, weekend camp, day camp, events, fairs, individual / family use. Report on successful usage and impact of learning strategies used.
Youth Education / Lifeskills Action Teams
Volunteers and faculty provide needed chaperone, coach, mentor, and control functions while attending single or multiple overnight 4-H events and activities. Knowledge of University of Florida rules, risk management, behavior control mechanisms, and a youthful perspective are important for all involved in these events. Volunteers must be screened at the county level, or if serving as a state volunteer, screened through the State 4-H Office. Volunteers registered with local county delegation do not need to apply.
Event
Responsibilities
Interest
Clothing Fashion Review Assistant
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee One day at Congress - July or at State Fair
Competitive Event Assistant
Assist with any of the competitive events (35+) over the course of the year as an event assistant, chaperone, coach, mentor.
Congress Chaperone
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee at State 4-H Congress, the last week of July.
Executive Board LAW / Weekends Chaperone
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee during four weekends during the year (specific)
Health / Safety Coordinator
Serve as a contact person for health and safety issues that occur during events. Training in the health professions required.
Leg Chaperone
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee at Leg, during the latter part of June.
Marine Camp Chaperone
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee at a residential camp in July
Senior Camp Planning Group
Chaperone, coach, mentor, workshop attendee at a residential camp in July
The following roles require applications from only an Extension Faculty member or Certified State 4-H Volunteer.
Event
Responsibilities
Interest
Citizenship Washington Focus Group Leader
Group leader, facilitates entire trip for Florida 4-H delegation. Meets with delegates, markets the program throughout Florida; handles national correspondence, coordinates adult and youth delegates, travels to Washington D.C. during one week in June. Open to adult volunteer or agent.
Congress Leadership Team
Serve in leadership role on the planning committee and during Florida 4-H Congress. Please indicate your interest in a specific role or roles. Congress is always held during the last full week of July. Open to adult volunteer or agent.
Florida 4-H Foundation Board Member
Serve as active member on Foundation Board, sponsoring special events, serving on committee, soliciting financial resources to support 4-H. Expectation for donation required. Open to youth and adult volunteers. One agent is appointed by the Dean.
Horsemanship School Group Leader
Group leader, facilitates and administers one week of Horse School. Four separate weeks are available during June and early July.
Leg Adviser
Serve in leadership role on the planning committee and during the Leg xperience at the end of June each year. Work with the youth planning committee, provide technical assistance in bill writing, serving as technical adviser in government process, coach. Bi-monthly planning meeting, meeting more frequently prior to Leg. Open to adult volunteers and agents.
National 4-H Congress Group Leader or Chaperone
Group leader or chaperone. Facilitates entire trip for Florida 4-H delegation to National 4-H Congress on Thanksgiving and the weekend following Thanksgiving.. Meets with delegates, handles national correspondence, coordinates adult and youth delegates, travels to Washington D.C. Likely two-year commitment with lead responsibility the second year.
2004 - North West, North East and South Central Districts
2005 - North West, Central and South Districts
2006 - North East, South Central, South
(check scheduled rotation)
National 4-H Conference Group Leader
Group leader, facilitates entire trip for Florida 4-H delegation during National 4-H Conference in April. Meets with delegates, handles national correspondence, coordinates adult and youth delegates, travels to Washington D.C. Coordinates with volunteer representative.
2004 - Central
2005 - South Central
2006 - North West
(check scheduled rotation)
Recognition Task Force
Serves as active member on the guiding committee for the state awards and recognition program. Keeps manual up to date, seeks donors, provides oversight to evaluation forms, judging, recognition tools, revises forms, recognition items, provides training. Estimated three meetings per year and leadership for Record Judging in June.
State Volunteer Forum Planning Committee
Planning Committee from October through April or whenever State Volunteer Forum is held. Coordinates with Volunteer Association, solicits workshops, plans theme, team building activities, assists at Volunteer Forum, etc.
State Officers, Exec Board, Committee Adviser
State Officers, Executive Board, or Committee Adviser; meet regularly with officers or committee, provide planned leadership development experiences. Coach. Four weekends and during planning meetings, telephone conference calls, and other meetings. Open to adult volunteer or agent.
State 4-H Ambassador Adviser
Serve in leadership role on the planning committee and during the Ambassador Training experience at the end of July each year. Work with the youth planning committees, provide technical assistance in marketing, displays, coach. Bi-monthly planning meeting, meeting more frequently prior to Congress. Open to adult volunteers and agents.
State Event Coordinator/ Assistant
Assume primary leadership for a major or minor state event. Working closely with the Events Office and/or State Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate a specific event. Work directly with youth and volunteers during the event. Please indicate specific interests:
State Records Review, Congress Interview, Committee
Provides unbiased evaluation for 4-H portfolios, scholarship applications, or Congress interviews. Two days in early June or one day during Congress. Training will be provided. Housing during the judging will be covered. Must not be related to applicants.
Volunteer Association Adviser
Meet regularly with officers, provide planned leadership development experiences. Coach.
(Open to agent and youth)
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