Leadership

Activity Leader Position Description

Activity Leaders direct activities such as drama, fund raising, recreation, community service, and promotion. Members learn through involvement in the activity.

(If you are looking for resources to help you be a better activity leader, visit the resource page.)

Purpose:

• Organize member learning through involvement in an activity.

Time Required:

• One year, time varies per month and type of activity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan related learning opportunities.
• Inform members of 4-H activities.
• Secure resources for learning.
• Guide learning in activity.
• Help members evaluate their work.
• Inform parents and other adults as to how they can assist member in the activity.
• Assist members in record keeping.
• Update own skills and knowledge.
• Help members participate in county, district, and state activities.
• Delegate tasks to youth leaders and other adults.

Qualifications:

• Certified 4-H leader.
• Interest in young people.
• Ability to communicate to members, leaders, and other adults.
• Enthusiasm.
• Patience.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to cooperate and organize.

Resources Available:

• 4-H newsletter
• Community leaders
• Club organizational leaders
• Handbooks and other related literature
• County UW-Extension staff 6. Youth/teen leaders
• Other 4-H leaders
• Audio-visual materials