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Youth need a sense of belonging
Youth need a sense of belonging
4-H volunteers are focused on creating a safe space for all youth to learn by actively, warmly, and openly conveying building a warm and welcoming environment
Simple actions to build belonging
Simple actions to build belonging
Greet youth and family members when they arrive
Convey warmth and respect in a way that makes sense to youth and family members
Show mutual respect and active inclusion of all youth
Develop shared group goals
Embed activities so 4-H members get to better know each other and explore shared interests
Create opportunities for youth to lead and serve as mentors to younger members
Discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to be supportive of each other, and practice providing caring support when 4-H members tackle difficult challenges or when they present or share.
Create connections with these activities and resources
Create connections with these activities and resources
Mixers to build relationships Eight mixers to use in your program
Building a sense of belonging Pre-meeting activities and roll call ideas
Icebreakers, games, and reflection activities on the UMN Extension Youth Development Curriculum Library
Understand the importance of making time for connection & reflection
Understand the importance of making time for connection & reflection
Social and emotional learning toolkit on this 4-H Volunteer Resource Center website
How to make youth feel they belong in your program on the UMN Extension Youth Development Insight blog
Healthy Living section on the UMN UMN Extension Youth Development Curriculum Library
Contact
Contact
Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807
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