K-State Research and Extension

Project Leader Resources

The following links provide resources and information for project leaders.

• Virtual Club Engagement Resources
  • Plugged in 4-H Experiences
  • National 4-H at Home Activities
• Risk Management Planning Tool - Minnesota 4-H
• Project Leader Resources - California 4-H 
• 360 Leader Brochure
• 360 Resource for Project Leaders
• Generic 4-H Project Leader Position Description (Word) (PDF)
• Online Volunteer Resources - North Central Volunteer 
• Project Leader Orientation Power Point
• Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency
  • Results of a national study done to identify the competencies which volunteers will need in order to effectively deliver 4-H Youth Development programs and activities over the next decade.
• Volunteerism Resources for 4-H Professionals
• Wisconsin 4-H Project Leader Resources

Volunteer Project Leader Trainings

Please enjoy the Kansas 4-H Volunteer Project Leader Training Series recordings and resources.  The resources are designed to help provide tangible examples of activities you can do with youth in their 4-H projects and connect you to useful resources to aid in your teaching.  

Recorded Sessions

• Ag and Natural Resources: Wildlife
• • Presenter - Drew Ricketts, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Horticulture and Natural Resources, Kansas State University
    • Wildlife Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Wildlife Presentation Slides
      • Wildlife Curriculum
        • Wildlife Conservation
        • Wildlife Science
        • National WHEP Manual
• Animal Science: Livestock

  • Presenter - Kerry Elsen, 4-H Youth Development Lead Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Buffalo County

    • Animal Science Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Livestock Feed Rations
      • Ear Notching
      • Lesson Plans
      • Vet Science Curriculum
• Creative Arts - Visual Arts: Barn Quilts
  • Presenter - Kim Bearnes, 4-H Youth Development Lead Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Stanton County
    • Barn Quilts Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Barn Quilts Presentation Slides - W/Notes
      • Barn Quilt Resource Handout
      • Quilt Quest Curriculum
• Financial Literacy
  • Presenter - Monica Walker, County Extension Agent Family & Community Wellness/ 4-H, KSRE in Grant County
    • Financial Literacy Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Financial Literacy Presentation Slides
      • Financial Literacy Curriculum
      • Teaching Kids About Money
• FCS: Textile Science

  • Presenter - Jaci Millius, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Gage County

    • Textile Science Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Session Slides
      • STEAM Clothing Curriculum
• Personal Development: Public Speaking
  • Presenter - Stephanie Schindler, County Engagement Specialist in 4-H Youth Development, MU Extension in St. Francois County
    • Public Speaking Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Livestock Judging Oral Reasons Example Structure
      • KS 4-H Communication Page
• Service Learning

  • Presenter - Connie Lange, 4-H Extension Educator, Michigan State University Extension

    • Service Learning Session Recording
    • Resources
      • Service Learning Power Point
      • MSU Philanthropy and Service Education Ideas
        • 4-H Service Chemo Kits
        • 4-H Service Citizen Science
      • Learning to Give
      • 4-H True Leaders in Service
      • Youth in Action Video Addy
• STEM: Rocketry

  • Presenter – Tony Foster, Kansas 4-H STEM State Fair Superintendent and STEM Action Team Chair

    • Rocketry Session Recording 
    • Resources
      • Session Slides
      • Kansas STEM Learning
      • 4-H Career Pathway