In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Nebraska 4-H hosts a live Lunch & Learn series. The sessions are intended to enhance existing 4-H volunteer training and provide networking opportunities. The sessions are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing.
2024 Recordings
Registration is open until each session begins. Registered participants will recieve a confirmation email with the zoom connection details.
The National Volunteer Week Lunch and Learn Zoom sessions will be 30 minutes of content and 30 minutes of discussion/networking. All sessions will be recorded and will begin at 12:00 pm CST/11:00 am MDT each day.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Keeping the 4-H Experience Fresh
Facilitator: Jill A. Goedeken, Professional Development and Volunteer Extension Educator, Nebraska 4-H
Volunteers will learn ways to keep the 4-H experiences they led fresh – perfect for both new and experienced volunteers. Volunteers will leave with new ideas and have the opportunity to network and share ideas with other volunteers.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Supporting Youth With Special Needs
Facilitators: Darcy Cole and Carrie Olson, University of Minnesota Extension
Volunteers will explore an overview of different strategies and best practices for creating more inclusive environments for young people with disabilities and their families. Leave with tools one can use immediately and have access to additional resources. This session will equip 4-H club leaders to support and engage youth with all abilities.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Leading a 4-H Club with Younger Members
Facilitator: Jill A. Goedeken, Professional Development and Volunteer Extension Educator, Nebraska 4-H
Are you a volunteer leading a 4-H club or group with primarily younger members? If so, this session is for you! Explore ways to younger youth to serve in leadership roles, lead club meetings and more.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Ages & Stages of Youth Development - What 4-H Volunteers Need to Know
Facilitator: Jennifer Epp, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, Nebraska 4-H
The ages and stages of youth development is essential knowledge for any 4-H volunteer! Learn how to plan activities, events and community service activities based on the age(s) of participants.
2023 Recordings
Recorded: Monday, April 17, 2023
4-H Club Meeting 101
Are you new to your role as a 4-H Club Leader or need a re-fresher? This session is for you! We will cover the 4-H meeting wheel for structuring club experiences with a focus on practical and fun ways to make these experiences impactful!
Recorded: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Creating a Vibrant 4-H Club Experience
Volunteers will learn how to implement important strategies for creating a vibrant 4-H club experience! Learn how to attract youth to your 4-H club, how and why volunteers should create a sense of belonging in the club experience and why removing barriers to belonging are important. Great session for the new or experienced 4-H club volunteer!
Recorded: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
YOU Help Youth Thrive
This session will help volunteers understand the impact of their role by helping youth find their spark through 4-H and how their work in creating 4-H experiences for youth is helping them thrive now and later in life. This session will share the newest research relating to the 4-H volunteer role- don’t miss it!
Recorded: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Shared Leadership & Succession Planning for 4-H Clubs
Volunteers will learn the importance of and implementation strategies for shared leadership for the 4-H club leader role. Succession planning for the 4-H volunteer role in the 4-H club experience will also be highlighted. A great session for any volunteer working with the 4-H club model.
2022 Recordings
Recorded: Monday, April 18, 2022
4-H Club Meeting 101
Facilitator: Jill Goedeken, Nebraska 4-H Volunteer & Professional Development Educator
Struggling to make 4-H club meetings fun, educational, and productive? Discover ways to implement the 4-H Meeting Wheel in 4-H club meeting settings and help take the stress out of planning 4-H club meetings. This session will include practical tips for implementing fun, educational components, and productive business meetings into the 4-H club setting.
Recorded: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Youth Voice in Planning Your 4-H Year
Facilitator: Melinda Pollen, Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Specialist
Learn how you as a volunteer can learn together and lead together with 4-H youth and give them voice in their 4-H experience. Discover how building relationships and shared leadership with youth can create positive environments for 4-H experiences.
Recorded: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Volunteer Role in Youth Spark
Facilitator: Jill Goedeken, Nebraska 4-H Volunteer & Professional Development Educator
Volunteers play a crucial role in youth finding their spark in 4-H. We will discover how YOU can provide experiences for 4-H youth that will lead to youth finding their spark in both 4-H and life!
Recorded: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Connecting Youth to New Opportunities
Did you know there are many statewide opportunities for learning, competing, and celebrating with 4-H youth across Nebraska? Join us to learn all about these opportunities and how to get your 4-H youth involved in these opportunities.
2021 Recordings
Recorded: Monday, April 19, 2021
Incorporating Positive Youth Development into Your Work
Presenter: Jenae Hansen, 4-H Volunteer Development Field Specialist, SDSU Extension
Recorded: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
How to Keep the 4-H Experience Fresh
Presenter: Jill Goedeken, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator and 4-H Coordinator, UNL
Recorded: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Leading a Club that Works
Presenter: Jill Goedeken, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator and 4-H Coordinator, UNL
Recorded: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Confidence in Conflict Resolution
Presenters: Chandra Giles, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, UNL and Tammy Stuhr, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, UNL
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