STEM Ambassador Training – Old
Before we send a STEM Ambassador to work with youth, we have them complete a training program that ensures they understand how to work with youth, how to facilitate inquiry-based STEM activities, and how to keep youth safe.
There are two parts to the training. First, STEM Ambassadors need to watch the short videos below. Second, an in-person hands-on training (2.5 – 3 hours in length) will be arranged. Once these two training components are complete, STEM Ambassadors will be ready to facilitate STEM activities with youth!
To arrange an in-person training contact Sarah Sparks or Laura Wilson.
In-person dates: Spring 2020 4-H STEM Ambassador Trainings.
Training Videos and Guides
(Video links point to University of Illinois 4-H SPIN Club Volunteer YouTube Trainings, except where noted.)
Essential Elements (BIG-M)
- Video: Enhancing Youth Belonging in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Belonging - Video: Enhancing Youth Independence in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Independence - Video: Enhancing Youth Generosity in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Generosity - Video: Enhancing Youth Mastery in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Mastery
Positive Youth Development (PYD)
- Video: Enhancing Positive Youth Development in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Positive Youth Development
Ages & Stages
- Video: Ages and Stages for Ages 8 to 11 for SPIN Volunteers
- Video: Ages and Stages for Ages 12 to 14 for SPIN Volunteers
- Video: Ages and Stages for Ages 15 to 18 for SPIN Volunteers
- Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Ages 8-10
- Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Ages 11-13
- Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Ages 14-16
- Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Ages 17-18
Keeping Youth Safe
- Video: Keeping Everyone Safe in SPIN Clubs
Guide: SPIN Volunteer Quick Guide to Keeping Everyone Safe - Video: A 4-H Pledge — Keeping Youth Safe (from University of Wisconsin Extension)
- Video: Keeping Everyone Safe Risk Management Tools for SPIN Clubs
Guide: 4-H SPIN Club Risk Management Worksheet (PDF); fillable PDF