Leadership & Community

Discover what is important to you and to other people, set goals, take action and build a stronger community. Through this project, youth become active members of the community, investigating a public issue, learning about the roles of governing officials, and carrying out a plan to solve a problem.

Communication is all about how we connect with others. That might be through listening, sharing information, telling stories, writing, American Sign Language (ASL) and other languages, or body language. In this project, you will learn about the world of communication and how you communicate with others.

In 4-H, we pledge our “hands to larger service.” Community service is an essential part of 4-H clubs and groups. Service learning goes deeper by bringing together community needs, knowledge, and time to reflect. Youth may choose community service as their project focus, or it could be an activity they help with in other club or project spaces.

This project is for first- and second-year members. It’s a great way for members to explore a variety of 4-H projects throughout the year without the commitment of having to enroll in each individual project. Members will be able to explore numerous project areas in their interests with the guidance of older members and adult
volunteers.

Lessons on global citizenship are as close by as your local grocery store, library, highway, or school. In this project, you’ll gain self-awareness, explore the beliefs and views of others, and develop skills for talking with people who are different from yourself.

Finding out about family history can be like going on a treasure hunt. Heritage is the history of a family, including the traditions, customs, foods, and more that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Learn about your family. Learn about history and heritage. Learn about yourself.

Do you know someone from another generation? Who are they? What do they care about? The Intergenerational project is your chance to connect with an older adult and make a difference in their life while they make a difference in yours.

Youth of any age can learn to be leaders – in their club, community, country, and world. In this project, build leadership skills including teamwork, communication, organization, goal management, meeting management, decision making, and problem-solving.

In these changing times, youth must prepare for careers and jobs that don’t currently exist. Young people will need well-rounded skills to apply to any career and a willingness to learn about and try exciting new careers. This project will help equip youth with the soft skills to apply and interview for their first job during and after high school.