4-H Volunteer Ventures

Let's talk about 4-H camp! In this episode, we talk with L.G. cook 4-H Camp Director, Ben Clawson, about the 4-H camp experience. Hear what makes 4-H camp so special to so many kids and adults.

In this episode, we talk with Harry Brochinsky about how to engage other adults in supporting a 4-H club, event, or activity. We discuss ways to delegate responsibilities (big and small), build on the strengths of others, and get comfortable letting others take the lead.

In this episode, we talk about 4-H Club business meetings and how youth build life skills by taking an active role in their club meetings. We share a few tips for leaders to help their members (of all ages) contribute to the conversations and lead their 4-H clubs.

What is the 4-H Thriving Model? In this episode, Abbie Kesely describes the different components and what it all means to volunteers and staff working with youth.

We're celebrating National 4-H Week! What's it all about? How will 4-H members, families, volunteers, and friends show off their 4-H spirit?

In this episode, special guest, Harry Brochinsky, joins the conversation to share why he loves to say "yes" to 4-H opportunities. Learn how being open to possibilities benefits you, the 4-H members, and the wider 4-H community.

In this episode we're excited to talk about the start of the 4-H program year! Everyone (members, families, volunteers, and staff) are busy setting new goals, making plans, and gearing up for another great 4-H year.

In this episode we discuss maintaining or returning to a positive attitude when things are tough. Positive people build a positive spaces for others. Volunteers can teach 4-H youth members how to cope with and navigate through disappointments by practicing their own "glass half full" mindset.

In this episode, we share how 4-H staff connect volunteers with resources, opportunities, and networks beyond the club, project, and county levels.

In this episode, we discuss why competition is an important part of the 4-H experience. Special guest, Abbie, joins the conversation and explains why learning to win and lose in 4-H prepares youth for future challenges.