The Association has two primary goals: 1) Provide opportunities for educational volunteer development at the state and area level and 2) Serve as a communication network to get information to volunteers.

Unlike other states' volunteer associations, the Kansas Association is not a political nor an advisory group. And this makes it truly unique in the nation! Membership dues are only $5.00 per year or a person can join the association as a life member for only $50.00. Contact Brenda Guenther, Treasurer, for more information.

The Officers and Board of Directors for the 2007-2008 year are eager to visit with staff and volunteers about the association's goals and opportunities. Those individuals and their contact info are as follows:
 

KA4-HV
Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers
2007-2008 Officers

Volunteer Voice Newsletter
Membership brochure

Master 4-H Volunteer
Trained and competent volunteers are fundamental to a successful 4-H program. They provide the assistance needed to enable youth to become healthy, self-directing and contributing members of society.

A new opportunity is awaiting the seasoned volunteer who is interested in serving in a key volunteer position for the county or local 4-H program! The Master 4-H Volunteer Program is designed to strengthen and enhance the 4-H volunteer's educational background so that they can be more effective in their volunteer roles in county area and state levels.

In order to become a Master 4-H Volunteer, the individual must be a VIP registered volunteer, attend specialized training and "give back" 40 volunteer hours to the 4-H program within one year of the training. The individual must also be a past or present Organizational Leader, Project Leader or County Leader/Advisor.

A project of the Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers, the Master 4-H Volunteer Program is coordinated by Linda Henningsen, Central Kansas District, Salina. Contact your local Extension Office for more details regarding the upcoming training sessions, registration forms and ways in which you could serve as a Master 4-H Volunteer. You may also contact Linda Henningsen Lindahenningsen@cox.net or Rod Buchele in the SW Area Office, rbuchele@ksu.edu.
 

Join hundreds of your adult and youth leader friends from throughout the 12 North Central states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan in Columbus, Ohio, the place to Realize, Energize and Visualize what volunteers can do. The forum provides an opportunity to REV yourself up to meet your UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. Come to recharge your batteries and be sent on to new heights.