4-H Cloverbud Organizational Leader

Success Criteria: That group goals are met. Members & leaders are informed of group & unit activities. The group activities provide theyouth with an eclectic, cooperative and fun approach to learning.

Responsibilities: To see that the group is organized by arranging for the group to:

• Set annual goals
• Meet regularly
• Recruit new members & recognize graduating members.
• Apply for group recognition.
• Conduct enrollment.
• Plan the yearly program & activities.
• Conduct group activities & events that are fun & cooperative through an immediate, positive feedback resonse to the youth's involvement in the activity.
• Participate in community & unit events & programs.
• Work with parents & activity leaders.
• Learn about the developmental needs of 5-7 year olds & apply that information to the choice & delivery of activities.
• To provide a system for support of youth & adult volunteer leaders including:
• Sharing the responsibilities among group families
• Interviewing & completing volunteer screening procedures for all volunteers in the group who will have contact with youth.
• Processing volunteer enrollments

Time required: 1 1/2 - 2 hour activity meetings, at least six times per year or monthly.

Target Dages: September through August

Resources Available:

• Cloverbud Program - Curriculum Instruction Materials - Ohio K-2 - The Ohio State University Extension Level I & II (Level II available in Spanish)
• Understanding Youth Ages 5-7
• A Valuable Partnership: Volunteer & 4-H Youth Program
• Youth Protection Procedures & Forms (Unit Management Handbook)

Training Opportunites: Unit, Regional, State & North Central Regional trainings.

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