Davidson County 4-H Clubs Volunteers
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Volunteers
are essential to the continued growth and development of a successful
4-H program. A volunteer may be a 4-H parent, a relative, a friend
or a supporter of 4-H. Volunteers may serve as judges, club or project
leaders, chaperons, resource persons or promoters.
Tennessee's adult leaders have found that as they help young people develop skills, they cultivate a few of their own. Adult volunteers develop self-confidence and other leadership skills, effective communication, planning and goal-setting, management and group dynamics. They develop skills they can use in other leadership roles in their churches, civic organizations and communities.
As volunteers develop new skills and interests, new opportunities open for them at the county, district, or state levels. The following are some of the leadership roles open to adults in the 4-H program.
Organization Leader
The organization leader coordinates the overall club program and the activities of members and other leaders. He or she serves as the club's communication link with the county Extension staff and the 4-H and Youth Council.
Project Leader
Project leaders work with groups of members who are all enrolled in the same project. They help members set their individual project goals, teach new skills in project meetings, prepare for related activities such as demonstrations or judging, complete project records and prepare projects for exhibit.
Activity Leader
Activity leaders work with groups of members participating in 4-H activities. Health, safety, conservation, recreation, community involvement and other activities can involve groups of members or the entire club membership.
Volunteer Training
The Tennessee 4-H Program offers training workshops for leaders at the local and district level and in special conferences and training meetings at the state and national level.
The first step to becoming a Davidson County 4-H leader is to fill out the Tennessee 4-H Adult Volunteer Application Form and return it to the Davidson County 4-H office. You may mail your completed form to our office or e-mail it to the Davidson County 4-H office. Please contact the Davidson County 4-H office at 862-5995 if you have any questions.