If you are sorry you missed the Volunteer Conference of the Southern States, then make plans to make the Tennessee State 4-H Volunteer Fall Retreat on November 19-20, 2021 at…

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…

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…

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.