Call for Session Proposals As part of the emphasis on 4-H Volunteers for the month of April, there is a wonderful opportunity for 4-H professionals and your 4-H volunteers: a…
National 4-H Volunteer Conference
Ignite the Spark
2022 4-H Professional Development Series on Volunteerism Happy Volunteer Month! What better way to celebrate than by signing up for one or more (there are five scheduled) of the Southern…
National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV)
April 25-28, 2022Hard Rock Hotel & Conference CenterTulsa, OK The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV) is an opportunity for Extension professionals to share and learn with colleagues from around…
Volunteers Can Make a Difference in 2022
You may have read the news: “Since the pandemic began, rates of psychological distress among young people, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, have increased.” (U.S.…
Tennessee Delegation Boasts 24 Participants at the National 4-H Volunteer Conference
Tennessee had the largest delegation recently at the 2021 National 4-H Volunteer Conference at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, GA, September 30–October 3, 2021. Tennessee 4-H volunteers, Matthew…
New! Tennessee Extension Volunteer Portal
Calling all potential Tennessee Extension Volunteers! Go visit the brand new Tennessee Extension Volunteer Portal. Here, you can learn more about volunteering to be an important part of your favorite…
Volunteers Awarded at 98th Annual 4-H Roundup
Tennessee 4-H volunteers were awarded for their dedication to 4-H during the 98th Tennessee 4-H Roundup, July 19-23, 2021 at UT Martin.
A Tradition Continues: Two Volunteer Recognition Programs Featured at 4-H Roundup
Volunteers are at the heart of 4-H. They are making a difference in communities across the state, and motivating others to be involved in 4-H as well. The Tennessee 4-H Awards and Recognition program offers several opportunities for counties to recognize 4-H volunteers. You probably have several deserving nominees in your county.
New! Tennessee 4-H Volunteer Resources for 4-H Professionals Team Site
What keeps volunteers motivated? Is it tangible or intangible rewards? T-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, puppy sweaters, double fudge brownies, or even the occasional Chinese buffet can all play a part at keeping volunteers happy.
But research shows that it is the intangible rewards that keep volunteers motivated. Programming efforts need to also focus on these intangibles.
New! Tennessee 4-H Volunteer Resources for 4-H Professionals Team Site
What keeps volunteers motivated? Is it tangible or intangible rewards? T-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, puppy sweaters, double fudge brownies, or even the occasional Chinese buffet can all play a part at keeping volunteers happy.
But research shows that it is the intangible rewards that keep volunteers motivated. Programming efforts need to also focus on these intangibles.
