Program Requirements
This non-competitive application will be used to match 4-H teens with the resources they need to complete the program.
- Complete and submit the Application Form: YOUth Have a Voice! Youth in Governance and Civic Engagement Program (link can be found below by clicking link).
- Two Letters of Recommendation completed by any adult in their life who is not related to them and who is knowledgeable of the youth and their activities/interests.
Supply the following link to the two adults who are giving the recommendation, to complete and submit:
Letter of Recommendation Form (Google Form)
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Applicants will be contacted to schedule a brief Zoom meeting with 4-H staff to discuss their interests with the program after we receive a completed application form and two letters of recommendation.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order they are received.
Eligibility1:
- Age 14 to 19 years old, or enrolled in 9th grade or higher for the school year beginning in September.
- Youth must have an affiliation with the location of the project.
- Youth must be able to attend all meetings within the pathway of their project:
- Youth Board Member: Board Meetings (estimated three to seven per program)
- Policy Leader: meetings with policy officials (estimated one to three per program)
- Public Service Leader: meetings with any partners or collaborators; all events related to the project (estimated three to seven per program)
- Must be able to attend all 4-H program meetings and learning sessions (at least two in-person and monthly virtual (Zoom) sessions from late August to April (eight times). In-person meetings will be at a central location. The dates and times of virtual sessions will be determined after surveying registered participants.
- Must meet, check-in, or productively correspond (could be by email or phone call) with your mentor at least one time per month (eight times).
| Pathway | Total # of Meetings, Check-ins, and Sessions | Time for Research/ Writing/Action |
Estimated Total Hours Without Travel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Board Member | 20-27 sessions (26-32 hours) |
Four to eight hours | 30-40 |
| Policy Leader | 18-20 sessions (24-32 hours) |
Eight to 40 hours | 32-72 |
| Public Service Leader | 20-27 sessions (26-33 hours) |
Eight to 40 hours | 34-73 |
Time commitments will vary depending on the type of board, policy, or size of the project.
1 Adapted from University of Wisconsin-Madison Youth in Governance Racine County Handbook 2022-2023