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Being a supportive and trusted partner
Being a supportive and trusted partner
A positive relationship between a 4-H volunteer and member is an essential part of positive youth development. As youth develop, their needs within the relationship will likewise change to reflect their increasing maturity and abilities. As such, healthy developmental relationships shift power over time.
Simple actions to build developmental relationships
Simple actions to build developmental relationships
• Express care for young people with simple actions such as being dependable, actively listening, being warm and encouraging
Provide support to young people by helping them break down tasks into smaller tasks, teaching skills, and helping them achieve their goals.
Create opportunities for youth to lead
Connect a young person with new ideas and new people, to expand their horizons and open up new possibilities
Monitor conflict within a group and support conflict resolution by seeking input from youth in how to solve the conflict.
Utilize these resources to grow deeper relationships
Utilize these resources to grow deeper relationships
Mixers to build relationships Eight mixers to use in your program
Strengthening your developmental relationships
Strengthening your developmental relationships
Fostering developmental relationships fact sheet
What does it mean to make a difference on the UMN Extension Youth Development Insight blog
Contact
Contact
Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807
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