Youth Leader Manual - 4-H Ontario

4-H ONTARIO | YOUTH LEADER PROJECT 3Welcome to 4-H Ontario’s ‘Youth Leader Project!’Congratulations on choosing to become a Youth Leader! This is an excitingexperience and leaders believe you are a valued resource for this project. Youare now a role model to younger 4-H Members.The Youth Leader Project offers senior 4-H Members an opportunity to developskills through the practice of leadership with the guidance of 4-H Leaders. Thisexperience is designed to provide Members with the opportunity to learn aboutthe qualities and abilities needed to be a leader. Members who complete theproject requirements to the satisfaction of the leaders will receive a 4-H YouthLeader credit.ObjectivesThe objectives of the 4-H Youth Leader Project are to give senior 4-H Membersan opportunity to:1. Put leadership into action at the club level.2. Further develop communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.3. Prepare to take on other leadership roles.4. Work collaboratively with 4-H Leaders to set goals, develop meeting material,teach skills and evaluate activities.5. Communicate with 4-H Leaders and Members about group expectations,responsibilities and expected outcomes.6. Be a valuable resource to the 4-H program.RequirementsIn order to complete the 4-H Youth Leader Project the following requirementsmust be met:1. Be at least 15 years old and no more than 21 years old prior to January 1st ofthe current calendar year.2. Participate in a New Volunteer Orientation Training session, a VolunteerSymposium, both offered by 4-H Ontario Volunteer Support Coordinators or