County Advisory Committee Member

Purpose

Assist the County 4-H Staff with the planning, conducting and evaluating of educational programs and activities for county 4-H youth. Provide input in the setting of program priorities and in assessment of the needs of County youth.

Length of Appointment

Sept. 1 - Aug. 31; one or two year appointments

Responsibilities

  • Attend committee meetings and participate in its activities.
  • Become familiar with the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, its mission and objectives.
  • Help to analyze the county situation as it relates to youth development. Help to identify problems, needs and concerns. Assist county staff in identifying and obtaining resources to meet those needs.
  • Help staff to set program priorities through the development of an annual and four year plan of work.
  • Maintain knowledge of and visibility in programs implemented.
  • Give leadership, guidance and coordination to subcommittees.
  • Help to "Bridge the Gap" between the county 4-H program and local businesses and organizations.
  • Help determine County 4-H policies and procedures that insures 4-H is accessible to all youth and adults regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin.
  • Keep up with local concerns of youth and local trends.
  • Review program results with 4-H staff. Assist in accounting to various stake holders.

Qualifications

  • Teens and adults willing to take on county wide responsibility for the County 4-H Program.
  • Belief in the importance of youth development and the need to provide young people with out of school learning opportunities. A belief in the value of the 4-H Program.
  • Willing to work as a team member.
  • Knowledge of the Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H Program, or a willingness to learn.

Resources & Support Available

  • Orientation, training, guidance and support from County 4-H Staff.
  • 4-H program literature.
  • State 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum

Time Required

Committee meetings; additional time dependent on committee goals.

Success Criteria

The goals of the Advisory Committee as agreed upon by the Committee are met. Regular attendance at Committee meetings.

Supervisor

County 4-H Extension Agent or his/her representative

Benefits

  • Interaction with professionals and individuals interested in youth development.
  • Recognition of others in your community.
  • Volunteer expenses are tax deductible.
  • Personal satisfaction of providing and important service to the youth of the county.