Orientation The Most Important Training you will conduct with

your 4-H Volunteer“Organizational socialization is the process where employees learn about and adapt to new jobs, roles and the culture of the work place.” Klein and Weaver (2000) It can be inferred that this holds true with new volunteer leaders in the 4-H program. .

Key Elements that Every Orientation should include:

•Orientation is the process to introduce new leader to the mission, vision, values and basic information of the organization.

•It will be your first opportunity to express your goals for the program, and your expectations of the programs leaders. •Orientation builds a firm foundation in which to develop additional training.

•Effective orientation builds on adult learning practices. •The following tips are to help you build a solid orientation.

Orientation Topics Orientations vary from county to county and with different volunteer groups. Typically they contain some or all of the following categories. (Remember Orientation is not a in-depth training but an overview . Typical orientations last from 45 minutes to 1½ hours).

•Basic background and structure•Youth Development and impacts of 4-H •Clubs and Projects•Roles of volunteers•Policy and procedure •Activities and events•Recognition and awards

Plan ahead what you would like to accomplish in your orientation

Training Preparation Cont.•Create a welcoming atmosphere and let volunteers know that the 4-H office is there to support them

•Do not over do it. Orientation is only the beginning training. After a long day at work no one wants to sit through a two hour training. You can require additional trainings, in the future.

•Do not lecture. Power points are great but remember real learning will occur by active participation.

Now that you have your orientation goals established, chose slides that you would like to include in your orientation. Please add your own contact and county information and slides that are unique to your circumstance. The slides are categorized into different sections for your convenience.

Remember to make it fun and allow time for socializing!

Thank you to Leon County 4-H and Bill Heltemes for materials used in this power point.•Created by Kelley Hiemstra, NW RSA

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4-H NEW LEADER ORIENTATION

OVERVIEW

•INSERT WHAT CATEGORIES YOU ARE GOING TO COVER TODAY•Basic background and structure•Youth Development and impacts of 4-H •Clubs and Projects•Roles of volunteers•Policy and procedure •Activities and events•Recognition and awards

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BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF 4-H

Florida 4-H Youth Program Mission

“Florida 4-H Creates Supportive Environments for Diverse Youth and Adults to

Reach Their Fullest Potential.”

4-H EmblemPledge & Motto

Motto: “To Make the Best Better”

Pledge: I Pledge my Head to Clearer Thinking, My Heart to Greater Loyalty, My Hands for Larger Service, and My Health for Better Living; for My Club, My Community, My Country and My World.

Florida 4-H History

1902 – the First 4-H Club

1908 – the Clover Emblem

1914 – the Smith-Lever Act

An American innovation, the 4-H youth development program of the Cooperative Extension originated at the turn of the century because of a vital need to improve life in rural areas. Introducing improved methods of farming and homemaking, 4-H taught youth to "learn by doing." The yearly program in one of those early clubs consisted of growing corn, planting a garden, testing soil, club meetings, and visits to club members' plots and exhibits.

Funding for 4-HFunding for 4-H

UniversityOf Florida

IFAS

County ExtensionExtension

4-H Program

U.S.D.A

CountyCommission

Florida 4-H Foundation

County Private Support

Cooperative Extension Service

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Include program areas, staff names and structure, remember that your audience may find other extension programs Beneficial.

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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACTS

4-HTeaches

Public Speaking & Writing Skills

Leadership Skills

Decision Making Skills

Vocational Skills

Life Skill Wheel

A 4-H Club Teaches Youth

How to co-operate

To get along with one another

Good citizenship habits

Skills and knowledge for daily living

How to have fun with friends in a positive way

FLORIDA 4-H IMPACTSYouth are physically and emotionally safe.

Youth develop and maintain positive relationships.

Youth develop a sense of belonging, in an inclusive environment.

Youth develop personal competencies for self-reliance, independence, and autonomy.

Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership.

Youth develop marketable, productive skills and competencies for work and family life.

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4-H Clubs and Project

The 4-H Member

Members are 8 to 18 years of age or until high school graduation.

Cloverbuds

Cloverbuds are 5 to 7 year olds who participate in only non-competitive events.

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4-H Members Can Participate In

Organized 4-H Clubs

School Enrichment Programs

Special Interest Programs or Day Camps

School-age Child Care Programs

Residential Camps

Individual/Home Study

The 4-H Club

A group of 5 or more youth, ages 5-18 Has an adult “Club Leader” Has a club meeting at least once a month Has a planned educational program or

activity Elects members as officers Has community service projects each year

4-H Club

Involves families

Involves parents as club adult volunteers

Holds its club meetings in homes, community buildings, schools, churches, etc.

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4-H Projects

There are more than60 different 4-H projects

to choose from!

What is a Project?

4-H members participate in many different projects that use 4-H curriculum.

4-H leader not only teaches the subject matter but also focuses on life skills development within the youth

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ROLES OF 4-H VOLUTEERS

4-H Volunteers Make Youth Successful

•Community Club Leader

•Project Club Leader

•Special Emphasis Volunteer

•School Enrichment Volunteer

4-H Committee Member

4-H Council Member

Youth Volunteer

4-H Policy and Procedures

Enrollment Forms

Every member & volunteer must RE-ENROLL each September

– Or you will be removed from our mailing list– Youth complete a enrollment sheet– Volunteers complete a enrollment sheet

You’ll know you’re enrolled when you begin receiving a monthly newsletter

Important Papers to Sign and/or Read!!

1. County 4-H Club Volunteer Agreement

2. County 4-H Club Policies & Procedures

3. Adult Agreement-UF Extension Programs

Club Charters

You must complete a club charter to use the 4-H name & emblem– New Club Charter Application (complete

within first three club meetings)– Annual Request for Club Charter (complete

ASAP)

Club Insurance

Liability Insurance

– Be sure you sign a volunteer enrollment sheet annually (Liability insurance only covers instruction and does not cover land, animals or auto liability)

Accident Insurance

American Income Life $1.00 per year per youth $2.00 per year per youth for horse clubs

Leader’s MeetingsSample

Each club must have at least one representative at each meeting– August– January– April

Fundraising

Fill out fundraising approval form to let us know what you are doing

Annual Financial Report– Due each September for previous 4-H year

Fundraising should not be a focus of your club

Activities and Events are important to the total 4-H Experience. They build apon our educational efforts and are

some of our greatest tools we have in developing leadership, citizenship, and

the ability to work with others.

Activities and Events

National, State, District, Regional and County Events

and ActivitiesList here what is important in your county.

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Awards and Recognition

Basic Beliefs about Recognition in 4-H Youth Development Programs

Recognition builds positive self-esteem (for competencies demonstrated).

Everyone needs to be recognized at some time for their efforts.

Recognition is more meaningful when it occurs soon after it is earned and is related to a specific task.

Appropriate recognition for an individual varies depending on their age, past experiences, family lifestyle, community and cultural heritage.

4-H Basic Beliefs about Recognition

Recognition is more meaningful when given by someone closely related to the person.

Recognition motivates people to excel and take worthwhile risks.

Individual choices in learning and participation need to be allowed and recognized.

For more information on Recognition go to http://florida4h.org/staff/Awards_Handbook/index.shtml