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Volunteer Opportunities in Jackson County 4-H
Are you looking for something to do? Got some energy and time to burn? Do you like to work with youth and make a difference in their lives? We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
JOB TITLE: Project leader
TIME NEEDED: Varies. Meetings once a weekend for two or more weekends. Length of meeting as well as frequency is determined by project type and difficulty.
SKILLS NEEDED: Expertise or interest in a subject area and desire to work with youth, exposing them to educational activities designed to help them learn. Interests can range from computers to chickens, from seeing eye dogs to teamwork building activities, and from horses to helping others.
- Enjoys working with youth between the ages of 5 and 18
- Has knowledge and/or interest in project topics
- Patient
- Understanding
- Flexible
- Likes sharing skills and talents with others
- Likes helping others grow and succeed
- Has a positive influence on youth
- Is a role model
- CARES
JOB TITLE: Club Leader
TIME NEEDED: Varies. Meetings held approximately once a month. Length of meeting determined by club's need for the month.
SKILLS NEEDED:
Takes on the responsibility of managing and organizing a 4-H club in the community. The person might do things to like recruit youth members and adult volunteers. Adults are there to help youth develop and grow and should allow youth to "step up" to organizational leadership and be able to take initiative in the club's organization and programming. Youth interest drives the club, and 4-H leaders are critical to helping the club stay on track.If this sounds like you or someone you know, you (or they) may be just the person we are looking for. Please call the University of Missouri Extension Center in Jackson County at 252-5051 and volunteer to help youth in your community.
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University of Missouri Extension Jackson County Jacksonblsp@missouri.edu Updated 12/13/06 |
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