Being
elected as the Service Learning Chairperson means that you
lead your fellow 4-H'ers in selecting, planning, and doing
service learning projects. What exactly is service learning?
Surf around in the "What
is it?" section of the
4-H S.O.S. website to really find out about service
learning. See if you can list the eight basic elements of
a service learning project. What is reflection? Why should
you evaluate a project?
Once
you're an expert on service learning, you are all set to
be the SLC. Right? Not quite. Being the SLC means that you
are a leader in your club.
If you've been an officer before, you probably already know
how to be a leader. If not, here are some helpful hints.
| Be
responsible.
Do what you're supposed to. |
| Be
dependable.
Do what you say you will do. |
| Be
organized.
Keep up with dates and times and keep the records you
need. |
| Work
with others. You're
a leader, not a dictator. This means that you should listen
to other people's thoughts and then make the best decision
for the whole group. |
| Be
a good speaker.
When you're working with your group, make sure that your
voice is loud and clear enough for everyone to hear. Make
sure that they understand what you're saying and that
you understand what they're telling you, too. Don't do
all the talking. LISTEN! |
| Be
an active member.
Other 4-H'ers will be watching you to see if you participate
in other types of 4-H activities. You should go to all
the group meetings and take part in what's going on. Give
a speech, make a poster, join a judging team. If you're
having fun in 4-H, others will too! |
| Work
with the adults.
You have adults who are there to help you, and believe
it or not, sometimes they know more than you. Listen to
their suggestions and don't be afraid to ask for their
help. |
| Be
patient.
Sometimes working in a group is tough. People have different
ideas and want to do different things. Making a decision
can take a long time. But don't give up! If you're a patient
leader, you can help the group make up their minds. |
| Be
fair.
Sometimes there are lots of great ideas for a service
learning project. If the group can't decide between them,
maybe you can come up with a way to do more than one of
them. Choose the one that best suits the time and needs
now; then do a different one next month. |
Being
a leader is fun and exciting, but sometimes a lot of work.
Don't worry, though. Your 4-H friends think you're the perfect
one for the job! They elected you as the SLC because they
know you can be a good leader. If you have questions or you
don't know what to do about something, ask an adult. And don't
be afraid to ask your fellow 4-H'ers, either. Everyone in
the group is important. If you all work together, you can
do some really awesome service learning projects!
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