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4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People

Originally written by Georgene Bender. Revised by Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, Courtney Quirie and Christopher Decubellis.

Release Date: 5/15/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-4h370-2024

4-H Youth Development

Abstract

Developing a sense of belonging is one of the Essential Elements of a positive youth development experience. Creating an inclusive environment in your 4-H club programs and activities can help you achieve this goal. Providing many forms of recognition for all, not just for those who excel in competition with other youth, supports this sense of belonging.

About this Publication

This document is 4H370, one of a series of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2015. Reviewed November 2018 and revised May 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

© 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

About the Authors

Geralyn Sachs, regional specialized Extension agent III, UF/IFAS Extension Central District; Sarah Hensley, Extension agent III; Andrew Toelle, regional specialized Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Northeast District; Kelsey Cook, Extension agent II, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County; Marnie Ward, Extension agent II, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County; Shayla Reighter, Extension agent I, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County; Dallas Meringolo, Extension agent I, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County; Courtney Quirie, conference event manager; Christopher Decubellis, dairy/animal sciences 4-H state specialized Extension agent III; and Georgene Bender, regional specialized emeritus Extension agent III, UF/IFAS Extension Southwest District; Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Bender, G., Sachs, G., Hensley, S., Toelle, A., Cook, K., Ward, M., Reighter, S., Meringolo, D., & Quirie, C. (2024). 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People. EDIS, 2024(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h370-2024

Authors

Geralyn Sachs
Geralyn Sachs

regional specialized Extension agent IV (retired), M.S., Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, St. Augustine, FL

Sarah Hensley
Sarah Hensley
Contact
Specialized Agent
University of Florida

state specialized agent IV, Ph.D., curriculum and evaluation, Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Gainesville, FL

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Andrew Toelle
Andrew Toelle
Specialized Agent
University of Florida

Extension agent IV emeritus, UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Glen Cove Springs, FL

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Kelsey Cook
Kelsey Cook
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent II, M.S., 4-H youth development, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County, Jacksonville, FL

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Marnie Ward
Marnie Ward
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent III, Ph.D., 4-H youth development, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County, Lecanto, FL

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Shayla Tillet
Shayla Tillet
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent II, B.S., 4-H youth development, UF/IFAS Pasco County, Dade City, FL

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Dallas Meringolo
Dallas Meringolo
County agent
University of Florida

Extension agent II, M.S., Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Tavares, FL 

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Courtney Quirie
Courtney Quirie
staff
University of Florida

state 4-H events coordinator, UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program , Gainesville, FL

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Christopher DeCubellis
Christopher DeCubellis
Specialized Agent
University of Florida

dairy/animal sciences 4-H state specialized Extension agent IV,  Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Gainesville, FL

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Georgene Bender
Georgene Bender
Specialist
University of Florida

regional specialized 4-H youth agent III emeritus, UF/IFAS Extension Southwest District, Plant City, FL

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4-H/Youth