4-H Advisory Council

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VOLUNTEER TITLE: 4-H Advisory Council Member

TIME COMMITMENT: One to two year commitment of scheduled meetings as specified by the current Advisory Council. At least 4 meetings per year

PURPOSE: Support and advise 4-H professionals about the current and future needs of county youth, volunteers and families in efforts to promote and foster involvement in 4-H Youth Development Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning, conducting, evaluating and recommending hands-on, experiential learning based educational programs for youth and volunteers based on county needs
• Lead and assist with educational workshops, fundraisers, and other promotional events
• Attend council meetings and actively participate in the councils’ business, goals, objectives, mission and overall efforts in a positive manner
• Encourage participation from parents, members, families, and the community in 4-H programs and activities at the county, district, state and national levels
• Actively be informed and share 4-H information communicated through the 4-H Youth Development website, social media, emails, etc.
• Inform 4-H Professionals about training and resource needs of members or volunteers
• Assist in securing resources to conduct, promote, and expand the Mecklenburg County 4-H Program
• Promote favorable public relations and a positive image of the 4-H program
• Participate in educational opportunities to further knowledge and skills
• Work with 4-H Professionals, volunteers and youth in a positive manner which promotes teamwork and collaboration within the 4-H program

• Become familiar with and work within the philosophy, guidelines and standards of behavior of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina 4-H Program and the Mecklenburg County 4-H Program.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Communication
• Organization
• Planning
• Decision Making
• Analytical
• Leadership
• Teamwork