This system gives volunteers an online resource for tracking hours and mileage, viewing online training modules and earning credit for the Master Volunteer program.

Volunteer Leader Job Descriptions

THe LSU AgCenter 4-H Program is the official sponsor for the Louisiana Promising Practices Awards

The LSU AgCenter 4-H Program is the official sponsor for the Louisiana State Schools of Character awards.

Louisiana 4-H recommends schools and youth organizations across Louisiana teach the same character trait each month and integrate decision making into lessons and daily activities.

The LSU AgCenter 4-H Character Development Program is the official Louisiana sponsor for the CEP State Schools of Character program.

A brief description of the character development program.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is September 17th. The National Constitution Center offers new and exciting resources to engage students in the Constitution, current events and civic learning. Visit the website to learn more about the U. S. Constitution: http://www.constitutionday.com/

National 4-H Council has received a $1.5 million award from the Monsanto Company to drive the expansion of the National 4-H Volunteer Initiative. This new grant will fuel the expansion of vital volunteer training programs and fund the development of new volunteer recruitment and retention strategies. This announcement also launches a new national call for 4-H volunteers to lend their time in order to further positive youth development nationwide.

The overall objective of this workshop is to give participants an overall understanding of videography by learning the skills and techniques necessary to create great movies.

The 4-H/Army Child and Youth Services Teen Babysitter Curriculum "I have what it takes to be your Teen Babysitter" is comprised of a Facilitator Guide, A Student Guide with supplementing CD Rom, a set of Student Worksheets and an Information Card designed for qualified 4-H and military Child & Youth program staff to train teens, aged 13-18 in Babysitting Skills.

Great resources available online!!! One of the benefits of the 4-H Military Partnerships is the joint development of high-quality curriculum materials in a wide variety of program areas. These are valuable resources for youth programs and professional development for 4-H and military staff.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 8th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 5th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 4th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 6th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 7th grade level.

Parents can help their children experience school success by fostering social and emotional maturity, language skills, creative thinking skills, good health, problem-solving abilities and a general knowledge of the world.

As you and your child join the 4-H program, you’ll want to make the most of the experience. The success of your 4-H club and the kind of experience your child depends greatly upon your parental involvement. 4-H has so much to offer your child through educational programs, contests and special events. Through active participation in 4-H, your child will develop skills that will last a lifetime.

I'm Alone and Okay is a set of lesson plans designed to teach K-5th graders decision-making skills necessary when staying home alone.

Youth and adult volunteers play a critical role to support expanding the outreach capabilities in all LCES programming areas, including 4-H, Agriculture and Natural Resources and Family and Consumer Sciences. To help facilitate a better understanding of working with LCES volunteers, a Volunteer Policy (LCES PS-23) has been developed with input from agents, specialists and our human resource management office to provide guidance as well as direction in working with and managing volunteers.

Television, movies, video games all increasingly vie for our children's time. But they rarely allow children the luxury of burning some of their pent-up energy. Parents can make a big difference in the amount of physical activity children experience.

Don’t delay, register now for this great leadership opportunity! Don’t underestimate the power you have to influence youth from across Louisiana. Join together with other leaders from the south eastern United States during October 2009 to network, build camaraderie, and reunite with other volunteers and staff across the nation.

The Louisiana 4-H Master Volunteer Achievement in Continuing Education (ACE) program is designed to assist volunteers in the development of specialized skills as 4-H volunteers by participating in quality training experiences, processing learning experiences, conducting service activities/projects, and developing a Master Volunteer ACE portfolio.

This is a guide to help leaders plan their programs. It gives suggestions on things to consider in planning and organizing a program. The guide emphasizes the three parts -- planning, participating, and review and evaluation.

There is a lot of information to learn about when starting a new 4-H club. Where can I learn the facts about the program and how it is organized? This is a great resource for a new leader or a parent looking for answers about the program. It will answer many of your questions as they relate to the club, the project, what are life skills, character counts, the four H's, emblem, colors, motto, pledge and why volunteers are needed.

This is a guide to help leaders plan their programs. It gives suggestions on things to consider in planning and organizing a program. The guide emphasizes the three parts -- planning, participating, and review and evaluation.

What is expected of me as a leader? To be successful in any job, people must know what is expected of them. Based upon those expectations, people then need the information and training to enable them to complete the job successfully. This resource guide will explain your role; give suggestions for accomplishing the job, conducting election of officers, working with officers, how to get parents involved and what they can do.

In planning meetings a definite purpose should be kept in mind. Meetings are successful when they are planned for a specific reason or reasons. The time and thought given to advance preparation will pay dividends in the form of better club programs and increased participation by members.

This handbook is designed for use by the 4-H Club member who is responsible for planning and conducting special activities and events for the club meeting. It may also be useful for 4-H leaders who work with 4-H'ers. This handbook does not contain complete programs. Its main purpose is to provide the club member with a variety of ideas for the meeting.

Helpful hints on how to give a Method Demonstration.

This handbook has been developed to help organizational leaders carry out their responsibilities.

Successful 4-H meetings do not happen by chance. Great meeting require careful planning, club officers who know and use good meeting procedures, and respectful and responsible club members who are attentive, who are prepared to be involved, to express their ideas and give feedback to the club officers and committee chairs. By following a well-planned agenda that officers have discussed in advance, a lot of meeting business can be accomplished in a short time.

It can be a challenge for 4-H leaders to plan exciting, involving meetings. Active club programs help create interest and provide inspiration and stimulation for members to learn through new experiences. There are many ways to incorporate active, fun learning into the 4-H Club experience. This publication provides a 4-H Club planning worksheet as a helpful resource for your club.

The Office of Motor Vehicles has released the 4-H license plate approved in 2002. The fee for the 4-H plate is $50 every two years ($25 per year) in addition to regular registration fees. Of the additional $25 fee, $15 will go to the Louisiana 4-H Foundation and $10 to the 4-H foundation in the parish where the plate was sold.

“What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.

Florida 4-H has made available a graphic gallery for Extension faculty, staff and volunteers to download. They have a nice assortment of graphics that you may find helpful.

National Volunteer Week, slated for April 19-25, 2009, is a perfect opportunity to recognize the contributions of volunteers, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox.

4-H Afterschool is a collaborative effort of the Cooperative Extension System – state land-grant universities, state and county governments and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture – and National 4-H Council.

4-H Afterschool, through partnerships and collaborations, provides extraordinary learning opportunities to school-age youth in urban, suburban and rural communities.

Information on 2009 Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Annual Conference.

This year, 12 committees, comprised of over 40 individuals helped plan and implement a wonderful volunteer forum that took place at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. Louisiana was the host state and the theme was “4-H - A Taste for All.”

Service-learning is a teaching strategy sweeping the nation that links community service to formal and informal education.

So you've volunteered, been appointed or have been chosen as the new 4-H leader! Congratulations! You're starting an interesting, challenging and rewarding experience. Here is how to get started and manage these responsibilities.

The vision of Volunteer Leaders Association

The Character Education Partnership along with Cyber Smart are providing tools and materials for educators to begin teaching about cyberbullying to youth.

“You got some bones to get some kicks.” “Backup your grill, you got the dragon.” “Boo, let’s go flossin.” Do these phrases seem like a foreign language? If you answered yes to this question, get the lowdown on teen lingo.

Why is parental involvement important? The Louisiana 4-H Executive Board has formed a committee for Parent Involvement. They believe it is extremely important for the success of the program. Here are what some of the Executive Board members have to say about this issue:

Whenever a disaster strikes, volunteers are often the first to respond. Because the needs vary with each disaster, volunteers must be flexible in responding to a disaster. This document helps prepare volunteers to work with disaster victims as well as meet the needs that arise as a result of the disaster.

A series of lessons designed to provide teaching activities that are fun as well as educational

This is great for club meetings or it can be used as an activity during a cookery contest. Youth will have fun with this matching game while learning about nutrition.

This guide discusses the common physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics for high school youth. Keep in mind that no two children develop according to the same schedule and the transitions are gradual. By accepting youth at their current developmental stage and offering challenging growth opportunities to help them make the transition into the next stage.

When disaster strikes, people everywhere want to help those individuals in need. To ensure that this compassion and generosity are put to good use, it’s important to know what stages victims go through disaster recovery.

(Distributed 10/26/07) Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, but candy is not necessarily the kids’ favorite treat, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Research reveals that youngsters enjoy nonfood treats, too.

The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects.