roles of extension volunteers program excellence academy i
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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!