Volunteering

MSU Extension engages 25,000 to 30,000 volunteers during a typical year to be the engine behind our 4-H Youth Development program and our early childhood education programs. In fact, without volunteers, 4-H wouldn’t be possible.

But just as MSU Extension programs are unique because they are research-based, MSU Extension volunteers are also special. They all go through a screening process to ensure the safety of children and youth (adults, too!) who are involved in our programming. They have many opportunities for training too, from print material and videos, to online options, webinars and face-to-face workshops. The point is, our volunteers get the help they need to be effective, confident partners who make a difference in their communities.

For more information about volunteering with the 4-H program, visit the Volunteers page on the Michigan 4-H website.

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• Healthy risk-taking

  May 22, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | Young people take risks for thrill and as part of normal development. How can you support healthy and positive risk-taking?

• Focus on the positive: An assets-based approach to youth mentoring

  May 5, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | How you approach a young person makes a difference. This article explores how adults can build on youth strengths rather than focusing on problems.

• Finding the right fit: How to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you

  April 30, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | When donating your time to a good cause, it is important to find a position that is a good fit. This article explores ways to find a position that will be rewarding.

• HOT TOPICCelebrating National Volunteer Week!

  April 18, 2013 | Molly Frendo | 2013 National Volunteer Week takes place April 21-27.

• Using Facebook groups to support volunteers

  April 16, 2013 | Molly Frendo | Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, phone calls, meetings, or even phone calls. Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.

• HOT TOPICCelebrating Earth Day helps youth develop leadership skills

  April 13, 2013 | Kendra Wills | Many Earth Day events give youth a chance to create positive change.

• Making the best better

  April 10, 2013 | Edward Scott | “Good enough” rarely is.

• Voluntourism: An explanation

  April 2, 2013 | Jodi Schulz | A refresher of what voluntourism is, who is voluntouring, and resources available to those interested in learning more about the pros and cons of voluntourism.

• Engaging volunteers through social media

  April 2, 2013 | Molly Frendo | Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, emails, meetings or even phone calls. However, social media can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.

• Teens and parents becoming engaged as a family

  March 28, 2013 | Sheila Urban Smith | Beyond potlucks, family engagement through club involvement is important.

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Molly Frendo, frendo@anr.msu.edu

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