PVHA 4-H Junior Leaders
Why Become a Junior Leader?
1) It gives you the opportunity to help younger 4-H members.
2) You can help to develop a model 4-H program for the country.
3) You can make new friends.
4) You can become eligible for 4-H awards.
5) You can develop your own leadership qualities, which will help you later in life.
6) You can become better acquainted with the entire 4-H program on the County, State, Regional and National level.
7) Learn how to work with others and develop communications skills
What is Leadership?
Leadership is the ability of being able to influence the thinking and actions of people. It is the willingness to try a new job and see it through. Leadership does not depend on the amount of talent one has, but upon what one does with their ability and how one gets along with other people. You can be a leader if you have the desire, the will power and the urge to develop the qualities and characteristics that make a leader.
What are the Goals of Junior Leaders?
* Help youth develop the skills to become effective leaders and responsible citizens.
* Help youth treat themselves and each other with respect and help create a safe environment in which to live and grow.
* Help youth acquire employability and entrepreneurial skills.
* Help youth aspire to reach their full potential.
* Help youth develop the skills to become effective leaders and responsible citizens.
Implementing the Junior Leaders Project.
You will be completing 2 projects. One is learning Leadership skills through meetings, workshops and tasks. Concurrently you will work on a group project (i.e. community service, fundraising, travel) to implement these leadership skills to be completed by September 1.
Who Can Become a Junior Leader?
1) Twelve to nineteen years of age.
2) A member of Penobscot County 4-H.
3) Enrolled and in the process of completing at least one additional project other than the 4-H Junior Leadership Project.
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