Project leaders

Role description for project leader

As a project leader, you will

• Help 4-H'er to choose developmentally appropriate projects

• Use 4-H project curriculum (when available) as the basis for project work

• Encourage the 4-H'er to reflect on how the experience has helped them to develop life skills

• Identify community resources and connections for their project work

• Participate in volunteer development opportunities to stay current with information, learn new skills, and maintain 4-H standard of high-quality experiences for youth

• Support the positive growth and development of young people through project work

• Create opportunities for young people to learn, lead and serve as they develop project and life skills

• Help them to become competent, caring and connected citizens of character in their community

Time required

• One program year, about 2-4 hours per month

This role is ideal for people who have

• Strong organizational skills and project knowledge

• A sincere interest in teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth and adults in an educational setting

• Strong interpersonal skills good at communicating with, youth, parents and volunteers

Benefits

• Experience working with youth

• Training to enhance personal skills and knowledge

Contact

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