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Join us &#8211; there is a place for you here!<\/p>\n<h3>Ways to become involved:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/virtual-volunteer-toolkit\/quality-youth-development-mentor\/\">Be a Quality Youth Development Mentor<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you value building meaningful connections and creating a sense of belonging among young people? As a 4-H Quality Youth Development Mentor, you\u2019ll foster supportive relationships that help youth feel seen, valued, and connected in their virtual community. In this role, you\u2019ll help coordinate activities and manage logistics. Whether you\u2019re planning events, facilitating group projects, or simply being a consistent, caring presence, you\u2019ll play a key role in helping youth build confidence and lasting relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/new-virtual-learning-hub\/virtual-volunteer-toolkit\/virtual-workshop-presenter-content-expert\/\">Be a Content Expert Volunteer<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young minds while sharing your expertise? Join our 4-H program as a virtual content expert volunteer and experience the joy of nurturing the next generation! We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about working with youth and who are willing to share their expertise and skills. Whether you enjoy science, art, technology, cooking, or any other passion, there\u2019s a place for you to inspire youth and help them build confidence, creativity, and connections. Join us as a content expert &#8211; there is a place for you here!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Connect with Sarah Sparks at <a href=\"mailto:sarah.sparks@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sarah.sparks@maine.edu<\/a> to learn more or ask questions!<\/p>\n<h3>Ideas at Work:<\/h3>\n<p>4-Hers have helped us generate a wish list of topics they would like to see offered in the future and we are seeking content expert volunteers to help us lead them: Circuits, Intro to Engineering, Computer Science, Map Club, Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture Engineering, Weather, American Sign Language, Community Science, Painting, Insects, Photography, and so much more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ignite Your Passion, Inspire the Future: Become a Virtual 4-H Volunteer! Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young minds while sharing your expertise? Join our 4-H program as a virtual volunteer and experience the joy of nurturing the next generation! 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