4-H Expansion and Review Committee Member

Success Criteria: 4-H programs will be available to and reach all segments of the Unit's youth population.

Responsibilities: • Help the Extension Unit identify underserved areas of population

• Review 4-H enrollment trends

• `Compare participant data with census and school enrollments

• Assess programs offered and their appeal to underserved segments of youth population

• Assist Extension in developing long-term 4-H expansion goals

• Identify and target geographic areas or segments of the youth population that are under represented (age, gender, racial/ethnic groups, economic groups)

• Recommend communities to target for expansion efforts

• Suggest programs that will attract under represented youth

• Propose priority needs to be addressed

• Work with Extension to create action plans to reach new volunteers and members

• Develop a marketing plan to secure volunteer leadership and attract youth in targeted areas

• Design processes to organize and support new groups

• Define roles for volunteers in recruiting of members and leaders, organizing new groups and supporting new leaders and clubs

• Assist in carrying out the action plans

• Review progress and revise priorities

Time Required: Up to four committee meetings per year.

Additional time varies with the activities taken on by the committee.

Target Dates: Peak time for data gathering, review and priority setting is August to October.

Peak times for recruitment and new group formation are September to November and January to March.

Resources Available: Expansion and Review Committee Guide

4-H Enrollment Reports

Census Data

Market Analysis for 4-H Youth Programs

Training Opportunities: Expansion and Review Committee Training

Report To: Unit Leader and Unit Council

Additional Volunteer Opportunities | 4-H and Youth