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The North Carolina4-H AmbassadorProgram
Prepared by Tovi Lynn Martin, Extension 4-H Assistant
A Brief History
Began in 1988: State Ambassadors1989: Trainer Ambassadors added1992: Three Ambassador levels established
• County (ages 14-17)• State (16-19)• Trainer (selected State Ambassadors)
1997: Combined county & state into one single Ambassador program
Challenges
Statewide consistency in implementing & documenting Ambassador requirementsCommunications gaps between teens & adults, county & state levelsOpportunities for Ambassadors to fulfill roles & responsibilitiesEncouraging constant learning & growth
State Ambassador Task Force
Youth and 4-H Professionals for all 7 Extension districts
Redesign during 2004
Debuted new program in February 2005
Guiding PremisesEncourage personal development & service to NC 4-HBased upon individual’s performance towards standardsSelf-based & self-pacedAccomplishments documented through a Personal Leadership Portfolio
New Vision
Our vision is that every North Carolina teen 4-H member will have the personal initiative, program resources, and leadership opportunities to be a positive role model and a vocal advocate for the 4-H program in our state.
New StructureBronze: 5 required curricula & 15 elective hoursSilver: Bronze plus 5 required curricula & 25 additional elective hoursGold: Silver plus 4 required curricula & 35 additional elective hoursEmerald: Gold plus 4 required curricula & 45 additional elective hours
4-H Ambassador BasicsMinimum 13 years of age
2 years 4-H experience
Must enter program via Retreat or Intro session
Retreat registration requires county signature
Recommended that each level takes no more than 2 years to complete
Member must complete prior level before moving to next level
Bronze LevelRequired Curricula
Introduction to the 4-H Ambassador Program
Fundamentals of 4-H Youth Development
Public Speaking Basics
Parliamentary Procedure
Personal & Flag Etiquette
15 hours of elective activitiesMust include at least 2 different activities
Recognition: Name tag & certificate
Silver LevelRequired Curricula
Introduction to Life Skills
Teaching & Learning I: Experiential Learning
Advanced Public Speaking
Leadership I: What is a Leader?
Marketing I: Media Relations
25 hours of elective activities
Must include at least 2 different activities
Recognition: Portfolio & certificate
Gold LevelRequired Curricula
Youth/Adult Partnerships I: Tic-Tac-TOE
Teaching & Learning II: Learning Styles
Leadership II: T.E.A.M.
Marketing II: Donors & Elected Officials
Diversity & Inclusion
35 hours of elective activitiesMust include at least 2 different activities
Recognition: Business cards & certificate
Emerald LevelRequired Curricula
Youth/Adult Partnerships II
Teaching & Learning III
Leadership III: The Role of Ethics
Marketing Practicum
45 hoursMust include at least 2 different activities
Recognition: Polo shirt & certificate
The Ambassador Portfolio
“Authentic assessment”Members are responsible for documenting their own achievements & accomplishmentsEncourages life skills developmentNurtures creativity through record keeping(Hopefully) will translate into other NC 4-H initiatives (project books, cumulative records, ARI, etc.)
A portfolio is NOT a scrapbookMember should be selective & include best work/examplesFocus is on quality rather than quantity
Assessing the PortfolioAssessment by Ambassador Leadership TeamDRAFT assessment form
Basic info10 items based upon Ambassador mission & goalsObjective 10 pt. scale for each itemNeed minimum of 70% to successfully complete each Ambassador level
Neatness DOES Count!
2005-2006 Timeline
2005 Retreats: February , November21 Youth Earned Bronze by June 2005Additional Silver Courses offered at Congress, State Council Conference
2006 DatesPortfolio submissions: April 17; October 15Silver Courses available online, at state/district eventsNew Candidates Retreat: August 18-19, 2006
Opportunities for Volunteers
Volunteer Rep on Leadership TeamAttend Retreat & Help TeachHelp Ambassador Program in Your District
Mentor an Ambassador CandidateServe as CoachHelp identify opportunities for youth
Encourage Youth to Enroll!
Who to Contact
Tovi Lynn MartinExtension 4-H Assistant, Teen ProgramsDepartment of 4-H Youth Development
NC State UniversityCampus Box 7606
Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
Phone: 919-515-8480 Fax: 919-515-7812
[email protected] AIM: Tovi70
