MSU Extension 4-H Volunteering & Mentoring

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  Ways 4-H volunteers can support youth when not in person

  Published on March 16, 2020
  4-H volunteers can still support youth in their project work even when it can’t be done in person .

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  Michigan AmeriCorps members are “getting things done” for Michigan 4-H

  Published on March 3, 2020
  AmeriCorps members serving with MSU Extension’s 4-H STEAM Corps program are making a positive impact on youth and communities throughout the state.

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  MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career

  Published on February 27, 2020
  MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member.

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  Essential elements of 4-H: Generosity

  Published on February 18, 2020
  Youth learn life skills through helping others and having an impact on their communities.

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  Keeping youth safe: Surprises versus secrets

  Published on February 12, 2020
  Help youth and adults understand the difference between surprises and secrets.

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  Help youth build the Five C’s: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion

  Published on February 10, 2020
  Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five C’s.

• 4-H provides youth with leadership and a sense of community for life

  Published on December 30, 2019
  A Michigan youth writes of the skills gained through her 4-H experience.

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  4-H members inspire over 5,000 people to complete service in 75 Michigan counties with #DaretoServeChallenge

  Published on November 14, 2019
  Members of the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council launched the #DaretoServeChallenge to help motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during April as part of the 4-H True Leaders in Service initiative.

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  Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development

  Published on November 8, 2019
  Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character.

• 4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development

  Published on October 22, 2019
  Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities.