Purpose: To promote children’s positive development through cooperative learning and developmentally appropriate practices. And to provide opportunities for K-3 youth to practice 5 life skills: self-understanding, social interaction, decision-making, learning to learn, and mastering physical skills.
4-H Needs Caring Adults to:
- Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities for children in grades K-3.
- Participate in volunteer training.
- Encourage Clover Kids members’ and parents’ interest and participation.
- Assist Extension staff with gathering Life Skills evaluation data.
- Comply with all aspects of Iowa State University’s Child Protection and Safety Policy and Iowa State University’s mandate to be non-discriminatory.
Benefits:
- Satisfaction of helping K-3 youth develop skills that will help them throughout their lives.
- Opportunities for continuous personal growth.
- Appreciation from youth and parents who love the program!
Qualifications/Skills Needed:
- Ability to work with/teach K-3 age youth using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Ability to organize information and programs and delegate responsibility.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision from professional staff.
- Willingness to participate in training and workshops offered by Extension.
Support:
- Access to Iowa State University Extension staff
- Access to Clover Kids/K-3 resources from the Extension Office and Clover Kids Website
- Training opportunities
Responsible to and receives counsel and guidance from County 4-H staff &4-H Youth Program Specialist
Time Commitment: At least 6 hours of programming time with Clover Kids members, approximately ½ to 1 hour prep time for each meeting. After initial training, attendance at Clover Kids leader workshops is encouraged.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/page/files/Clover Kids Volunteer Position Description.pdf
