4-H Buddies: A South Dakota 4-H Mentor Guidebook

Description: The South Dakota 4-H Mentor program guidelines and resources were created following a bill passed during the 2021 South Dakota 4-H Legislature program. The idea was supported by the 4-H Program Director and assigned to the Positive Youth Development Outcome team. This guideline is a product of a youth led initiative that addresses an identified need in our 4-H programming.

Link to training

Authors: Ron Frederick, Janae Hansen-Gross, Lauren Hollenbeck, Jodi Loehrer, Ann Price, Cailey Sime, Nathan Skadsen, Becca Tullar

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Encouraging the Heart of Leadership

Description: Young people do not magically become leaders at age 13. Leadership is nurtured from their first 4-H experience. Young people share stories of how adults encouraged the heart of leadership in them. Volunteers in this session will receive tools to help inspire youth of all ages to discover and develop independence and mastery.

Link to training or contact Becky Harrington

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Materials/Supplies: • 6 craft sticks per participant • Assorted fine-point markers (enough for each participant to have at least one) • 8.5” x 11” blank paper for each participant (1 sheet per person) • Pens or pencils for optional welcome activity; training handouts

Length of training: 90 minutes

Authors: Becky Harrington, Jill Jorgensen, Kandi O’Neil, Brenda Shafer

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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.

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

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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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

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Length of training: around 4 hours for full training; individual sections can each be completed in approximately 15 minutes

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

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New and Emerging Curriculum

Description: This e-Forum session contained three parts: Get Connected in Your 4-H World (volunteer resource identification); 4-H Science (STEM curriculum options); and Community Service Learning (involving 4-H members in giving back to their communities)

Link to training or contact Steve McKinley or Rachelle Vettern

Additional Resources

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Length of training: 120 minutes

Authors: Rachelle Vettern, North Dakota State University Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University Steve McKinley, Purdue University

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South Dakota Civocacy Guide: A guide to being a Civic Advocate

Description: Participants are walked through learning and engaging in advocacy work.

Link to Guide

Authors: Jenae Hansen-Gross, Hilary Risner, Caroline Hansen

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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