Engaging Teens/Older 4-H Youth

Description: Attention to making youth programs fun, interesting, welcoming and encouraging to young people in our 4-H Youth Development programs is important but not enough. This session, co-developed and delivered by youth and adult volunteers, will provide insight, tools, and resources volunteers can use to more effectively engage and meet the needs of teen members, a common challenge in youth programs.

Contact Becky Harrington, Rachelle Vettern, or Kandi O’Neil

Additonal Resources

View Training Handouts in Google Drive

Length of training: 90 minutes

Authors: Becky Harrington, University of Minnesota; Kandi O’Neil, University of Wisconsin; Brenda Shafer, University of Minnesota; Rachelle Vettern, North Dakota State University

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Essential Elements to Positive Youth Development Online Training

Description: The training is designed for adult volunteers and youth leaders. The modules are 7-10 minutes in length. All four modules can be completed in 30 – 45 minutes. There is a brief introduction and summary. Following each module is a short feedback survey. Volunteers and youth leaders who take the online modules will have an opportunity to:

• Learn about each element in relation to different age youth from kindergarten to high school.

• Consider how what you can develop life skills in youth

• Build on what you know to foster the growth of these elements in young people

Link to training or contact Kandi O’Neil

View Training Handouts in Google Drive

Length of training: 30-45 minutes

Authors: Ellen Andrews, Green County 4-H Youth Development Educator Jason Hausler, Dunn County 4-H Youth Development Educator Jill Jorgensen, Kewaunee County 4-H Youth Development Educator Kayla Oberstadt, Winnebago County 4-H Youth Development Educator Kandi O’Neil, Associate State Program Director/Volunteer Leadership Specialist Melinda Pollen, Brown County 4-H Youth Development Educator Amber Rehberg, Wisconsin 4-H Educational Program Specialist Linda Robson, Sheboygan County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Meg Sage, Sauk County 4-H Youth Development Educator Jennifer Swensen, Adams County 4-H Youth Development Educator Dawn VandeVoort, Door County 4-H Youth Development Educator Marie Witzel, Dodge County 4-H Youth Development Educator Educational Design Consultant: Eric Vogel, with support from Monica Lobenstein, Interim Curriculum & Instructional Design Specialist Contributing Author: MaryBeth Wohlrabe, Outagamie County 4-H Youth and Family Development Coordinator Narrators: Kaylee Coel, Brown County 4-H Alumni Frank Ginther, Pierce County 4-H Youth Development Educator Eva Terry, Milwaukee County 4-H SySTEMatics Coordinator Lukas Wymer, Green County 4-H Intern Photography: National 4-H Council, www.4-H.org Briget Nusbaum, Green County 4-H Volunteer Dodge County 4-H Leaders

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Indiana 4-H Youth Development Council Handbook

Description: Basics of operating an effective 4-H Youth Development Council (county governing body for 4-H program). Includes sections on organizational overview, structure, functions, and key people. Training materials for virtual or face-to-face instruction are provided.

Link to Handbook or contact Steve McKinley

View Training Handouts in Google Drive

Length of training: approximately 4 hours

Authors: Steve McKinley, Indiana 4-H Volunteer Development Committee

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The Heart of Community

Description: This e-Forum session provides methods for volunteers and youth to collectively engage in positive contributions to their home community