{"id":14661,"date":"2025-02-04T13:35:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?p=14661"},"modified":"2025-02-04T13:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:35:27","slug":"opportunity-to-learn-more-about-volunteering-with-umaine-extension-4-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2025\/02\/04\/opportunity-to-learn-more-about-volunteering-with-umaine-extension-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity to learn more about volunteering with UMaine Extension 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. Participants can choose from two options: noon\u20131 p.m. on February 21 and 28 or 6\u20137 p.m. on March 3 and 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cStart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey\u201d will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an experiential educational activity, learn about the key aspects of positive youth development and be introduced to the ages and stages of youth. The two one-hour virtual sessions will wrap up with an outline of next steps and an introduction to a county staff contact to help with the application process if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H is a positive youth development program that helps youth \u201cfind their spark\u201d and thrive. Volunteers play key roles in these experiences, making a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Adults interested in starting a 4-H club, sharing expertise and passion through shorter programs that last a few hours or a few weeks, or assisting with local county 4-H events are encouraged to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The informational sessions are free; registration is required on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the program webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Lobley, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jennifer.lobley@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">jennifer.lobley@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 207.255.3345.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting online informational sessions for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. 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