Roles of Extension Volunteers

Program Excellence Academy I

Roles of Volunteers

• Leadership Advisory Board

• Program Area Committees/Youth Boards

• Master Volunteers

• Associations/Groups

• Random/Episodic Volunteers

• Youth Volunteers

Leadership Advisory Board

• Responsible for overall Extension program

• Provide vision and long-term planning

• Serve as advocates for Extension programs

• Help interpret Extension program and impacts

Program Area Committees & Youth Boards

• PAC: Work with CEA to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs in a specific program area

• Youth Board: Youth and adults that work with CEA to plan, implement and evaluate youth educational programs

Master Volunteers

• Have completed at least 20 hours of specialized training in a particular subject

• Lead educational programs

• Commit to giving at least 50 hours of service in the specific subject

Associations and Groups

• Networks of volunteers with similar interests and skills who come together for a common cause

• It is important that these groups receive support and training!

Random/Episodic Volunteers

• Assist with a single activity, event or program

• Volunteer for a limited time

• This volunteer group continues to grow!

Youth Volunteers

• Any individual under the age of 18 that fulfills any volunteer role.

• Youth are a GREAT resource within all volunteer groups!