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Resources: Training Opportunities

On-Line Training for Volunteers

"4-H Volunteer Orientation" is an on-line session for volunteers working with youth. Volunteers will gain basic information they need to be effective as 4-H volunteers within University of Illinois Extension.

All new 4-H volunteers are strongly encouraged to complete this training. At the end of the session, volunteers are asked to indicate their address and county affiliation. The local Extension office will be notified that specific volunteers from their county have completed the session. Arrangements can then be made to have a tour of the office, meet local staff, and receive copies of the appropriate role description and the 4-H glossary if this has not already been done.

Topics of the session include:

• Mission, Policies, and Implementation
• University of Illinois Extension
• Clubs, Meetings, Projects, Life Skills, and Experiential Learning
• Volunteer Leadership Roles
• 4-H: A Wholesome and Safe Program
• Assessing Needs and Training Programs
• Support from Extension

To learn more about the NCRVF 2008 program, travel opportunities, and registration information, check out this Web site:

Character Education
Adult and teen leaders may wish to contact their county/unit office to learn of the next training date and receive this curriculum.

The 4-H Focus on Character curriculum is based on the Josephson Institute of Ethics Six Pillars of Character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship).

• Character Education Basics
• Leader/Club Information
• Eight meeting plans (roll calls, community service, hands-on activity, recreation, mini-poster, family take-home and more).
• Introduction to Character
• Six Pillars of Character
• Ethical Decision Making

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