Michigan 4-H Youth Development: Community Service-YEA Recognition


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YEA Community Service Recognition Program

Each year, the Michigan State 4-H Youth Development Programming Committee recognizes groups and individuals who have designed, organized and implemented community service programs. The YEA (Youth Experiencing Action) program is a great opportunity to recognize the work that is happening in response to “Make a Difference Day” and other community service programs.

Any 4-H’er, 4-H group or service club that has been involved in a community service project during the programming year is eligible to apply. The requirements are that the project:

Primarily benefits people who are outside of 4-H. Service that primarily helps someone’s own 4-H club or county 4-H program should not be included.
Is conducted by participants who are registered 4-H members and volunteers.
If clubs do multiple service projects, combine all projects into one application.

Participants will be recognized in the “YEA Community Recognition” booklet that is distributed to counties each year. The publication describes each community service project and lists the names of all individual and group participants. Each club listed receives 3 to 5 copies of the recognition booklet. Application information and forms are sent to county MSU Extension office in the fall, with applications due early in the following year. Consider this recognition opportunity for any 4-H groups you work with if they’re involved in community service projects! To view the past year's YEA Community Recognition award recipients and download the application form with participation deadlines and details, visit http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/commserv/yearecog.html .

Online Resources

What Is Recognition and Where Does It Happen?
Michigan 4-H Recognition Program
Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook—This 20-page Michigan 4-H publication includes ideas and tools for recognizing volunteers. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print this PDF (Portable Document Format) file. If you don't already have the Acrobat Reader, you can click on the "Get Acrobat Reader" button and download it from the Adobe site at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

Learning Materials

More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan Guide to 4-H or through the MSU Bulletin Office.

Training & Events

For upcoming training and events in this area, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site.

Contact Information

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

For more information, contact:

Cynthia B. Mark, Ph.D.
Program Leader
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

Phone: 517-432-7575
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: markc@msu.edu

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