Project Bowl Coach

Purpose

• Foster positive youth development through leading a team in the Project Bowl season

• Project Bowl volunteers work with teams as “coaches” to create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all youth.

Time required  

• Work with teams and meet approximately once/week for 2 months prior to regional competitions in March  

• Times and dates will be determined by coach and youth team members (along with parent/guardians).

This role is ideal for

• People who enjoy group teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth

• Effective communicators with youth, parents, and other adult volunteers and staff

• The ability to organize and motivate youth while nurturing positive youth development, decision making, responsibility, and leadership in youth

Benefits

• Provide valuable leadership to 4-H program that enhances the lives of youth 

• The opportunity to work with youth and provide positive support and growth experiences

• Opportunity for personal growth:

  • Increased confidence

  • Build leadership, decision-making, planning, and problem-solving skills

  • Practice time management

Contact

Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807

Local 4-H office contacts