4-H Volunteer Connections
Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV! These Zoom sessions start with “connection before content” with fun icebreaker games and conversation. We then move to the evening topic, sometimes led by experts from different states or volunteers as teams or panelists. Volunteers get the chance to spend time in breakout rooms with individuals from other parts of the region to share ideas and learn from one another. We would love for your to join us! Register for each session below.
Sessions
Preparing for Youth Engagement
January 22, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m.
4-H is hands-on learning! Have you ever spent hours preparing hands-on learning experience for youth to then have them fall flat? You might be missing one key ingredient- youth engagement. Join us as we explore the key elements of youth engagement and practical strategies to move from working for youth to working with them!
Building connections is essential for your success as a 4-H volunteer
4-H has a rich history filled with traditions and vibrant community partnerships.
As a 4-H volunteer, while it may seem challenging to navigate the organization and feel connected to the broader 4-H community, you have the power to make a difference.
Join us to learn how dedicated 4-H volunteers have faced these challenges head-on through uplifting social gatherings, informal mentoring, and strong community connections.
Enhance your leadership skills by building meaningful connections that inspire and empower.
Growing Beyond the Ribbon
Join us to explore how the Danish System can be used as a strategy to cultivate youth who continue to grow and thrive. Take a closer look at what those colored ribbons mean and learn strategies to cultivate youth thriving by meeting youth where they are and guiding them to their next level of growth.
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