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  Mentors as resources for career development

  Published on May 3, 2019
  Career experiences of mentors can be used to prepare mentees for future careers.

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  What makes 4-H different from other youth organizations?

  Published on February 15, 2019
  There are many organizations serving youth across the United States. What makes 4-H Youth Development different?

• Michigan 4-H seeking session proposals for 2019 4-H Exploration Day sessions

  Published on November 15, 2018
  Share your skill, hobby or knowledge with Michigan 4-H youth by leading a session at the 2019 4-H Exploration Days.

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  BLOOM where you are planted

  Published on June 15, 2018
  The benefits of youth mentoring youth with disabilities.

• January is National Mentoring Month

  Published on December 6, 2017
  Use the month of January as a time to celebrate mentoring relationships and build awareness about the need for more volunteers to make a difference in the lives of youth.

• Tips for using music to engage volunteers

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Have you ever thought of using music to engage volunteers? Try these tips to get your meetings rocking and rolling.

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  Thank Your Mentor Day

  Published on November 21, 2017
  Jan. 25, 2018, is National Thank Your Mentor Day. Have you thanked those who made a difference in your life?

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  New 4-H Pledge posters

  Published on November 20, 2017
  Available in various sizes and formats, the 4-H Pledge Posters are a useful tool for 4-H members, volunteers and clubs.

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  Who should get a mentor?

  Published on November 16, 2017
  Mentoring programs are not the answer for every child. How do you know which children will benefit most?

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  How to be a mentor to more than one youth

  Published on November 14, 2017
  Foster individual relationships in a group mentoring program.

• Mentoring in the winter months

  Published on November 14, 2017
  The cold weather offers a variety of fun activities for mentors and mentees.

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  Feelings are not right or wrong, they just are

  Published on November 1, 2017
  Tips to help young people navigate their feelings.

• Retain volunteers through ongoing interaction

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Volunteer retention requires regular communication and support.

• Utilize the skills of peer mentors for programming

  Published on March 30, 2017
  Use the skills of peer mentors to plan and implement activities in a peer mentoring program.

• 4-H performing arts: Setting the stage for summer opportunities

  Published on March 20, 2017
  Calhoun County’s summer 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts program teaches youth critical life skills.

• Considerations for youth and social networking – Part 3: Privacy settings

  Published on February 16, 2017
  Help youth set up, maintain and update the privacy settings on social networking sites.

• Awards ceremonies: A showcase for recruitment

  Published on October 20, 2016
  Use awards ceremonies for your programs to recruit youth, families and volunteers.

• Mentors can share a story about college or trade school

  Published on September 29, 2016
  Mentors can assist mentees in exploring college and trade school.

• Mentors: Your career story matters to mentees

  Published on September 27, 2016
  Mentors can assist mentees with career preparation by sharing their own career experience.

• Informed intuition in volunteering

  Published on September 23, 2016
  Learning to listen to that voice in your head that tells you something isn’t right.