Community Service Opportunities in 4-H

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN 4-H

Submitted by Katie Lugauer, 4-H Program Coordinator

The 4-H pledge is as follows, “I pledge My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service and My Health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” As 4-H’ers, we put a lot of value in helping and serving our communities. This is important all year long, but especially during the holiday season. A 4-H member’s involvement in service activities offers an excellent way for youth to practice and enhance their leadership and social skills by working for the common good of their community. Members’ participation also helps to build discipline, provide self-satisfaction, foster respect for others, and promote civic responsibility. Community service can also give the youth real world experience in a variety of career fields. During the holiday season youth can serve their community through food drives, collecting coats, scarves, and socks, as well as donating gifts for underprivileged children.

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