4-H Youth Positions

The 4-H Ontario Ambassador program provides youth with advanced level training in leadership, citizenship, communications and public relations. Ambassadors channel their energy and 4-H experiences into recruiting new Members and sharing the 4-H story. They attend 4-H events across the province, as well as other community events to promote the program. You can request an Ambassador attend your 4-H event by filling out this form.

The 2012 4-H Ontario Ambassadors are (drum roll please):

Samantha Klaver, Perth 4-H
Victoria Kyle, Brant 4-H
Jennifer Pollock, Wellington 4-H
Julia Romagnoli, Niagara 4-H
Steven Stockdale, Peterborough 4-H

Congratulations Samantha, Victoria, Jennifer, Julia and Steven! Thanks again to the 2011 Ambassadors for all of their hard work throughout the past year.

 

From left to right: Dianne Kennedy of UPI Energy LP, Julia Romagnolia, Samantha Klaver, Steven Stockdale, Victoria Kyle, Jennifer Pollock, and Barry Hannah of GROWMARK, Inc.

View Past 4-H Ontario Ambassadors

Up to six current 4-H Members, aged 17-21, are selected annually to represent 4-H Ontario as 4-H Ontario Ambassadors and travel the province promoting the 4-H program. Ambassadors represent 4-H Ontario at a variety of 4-H events (both provincial, local and regional) as well as events outside of the traditional 4-H realm. Ambassadors receive training in the areas of leadership, communications, facilitation and public relations. While promoting the program and its sponsors, 4-H Members experience many valuable networking opportunities. This is a yearlong opportunity, with ambassadors typically attending up to four events per month, with summer months tending to be the most active.

Application Deadline: February 15

Download and print off application form

Attn: This form is not "fillable". Please feel free to answer all questions in a seperate Word document and submit to ea@4-hontario.ca

This position brings the views and issues of Ontario 4-H youth to Canadian 4-H Council Youth Advisory Committee discussions. Meetings are teleconferences and one in-person meeting at the Canadian 4-H Council AGM in Newfoundland in May 2012. To apply you must be an active 4-H Member in good standing who is at least 18 and not more than 21 years of age at the time of his or her appointment by the Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors. The length of term (appointment) will be one year and not to exceed three consecutive terms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand what the Ontario 4-H program does in practice.
• Understand what the current 4-H delivery model involves, and how it is implemented in local Ontario 4-H Associations.
• Provide loyal support of the 4-H program and adhere to all bylaws, policies and procedures
• Bring the views and issues of Ontario 4-H youth to Canadian 4-H Council Youth Advisory Committee discussions. Liaise with the Ontario 4-H Director-Youth to develop Ontario responses.
• Attend and participation in the Canadian 4-H Council Youth Advisory Committee teleconferences and meetings. (3-5 meetings per year with costs covered by Canadian 4-H Council)
• Provide a written report two weeks prior to the Ontario 4-H Council scheduled meetings, outlining the activities of the Canadian 4-H Council Youth Advisory Committee and noting the Ontario based issues brought to that Committee
• Attend and participate in 4-H Ontario Conference and Annual Meeting, including the Ontario 4-H Council Annual General Meeting. (The Ontario 4-H Council will cover CAM registration costs)
• Attend the board governance training offered by the Ontario 4-H Council prior to the spring Council meeting (mandatory).

For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario's Executive Assistant
ea@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 474

Application Deadline: February 15

download and print off application form

Attn: This form is not "fillable". Please feel free to answer all questions in a seperate Word document and submit to ea@4-hontario.ca

This position brings the views and issues of 4-H Members to Ontario 4-H Council Board discussions by providing input into governance issues during board meetings, which include face to face meetings and teleconferences. This position also helps to manage the strategic development of the 4-H Ontario program. Directors, through shared vision, develop 4-H Ontario policy. To apply you must be an active 4-H Member in good standing who is at least 18 and not more than 21 years of age at the time of his or her appointment by the Board of Directors. The length of term (appointment) will be one year which will expire at the completion of the Annual General Meeting. The Director - Youth can be re-appointed to the office for additional terms, not to exceed three consecutive terms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand what the 4-H program does in practice.
• Understand what the current 4-H delivery model involves, and how it is implemented in local 4-H Associations.
• Provide loyal support of the 4-H program and adhere to all bylaws, policies and procedures
• Bring the views and issues of Ontario 4-H youth to Board discussions. Liaise with the Canadian 4-H Council Youth Advisory Committee position to develop Ontario responses.
• Provide input into governance issues during board meetings. Decisions of the Board are made and based on collective input and wisdom of all Directors.
• Manage the strategic development of the 4-H Ontario program. Directors, through shared vision, develop policy, which is implemented through the Executive Director and staff on a day to day basis.
• It is understood that Directors will act in good faith at all times.
• Understand and acknowledge the limitations of authority as a Director.
• Attend and participate fully in all scheduled meetings which include face to face meetings and teleconferences. The scheduled face to face meetings include four meetings and the Conference and Annual General Meeting. (Attendance while not mandatory, is a good indicator of the Directors’ level of commitment)
• Attend and participate in 4-H Ontario Conference and Annual Meeting, including the Ontario 4-H Council Annual General Meeting. (The Ontario 4-H Council will cover CAM registration costs)
• Attend and participate in the Board governance training held prior to the first full 4-H Ontario Council meeting (mandatory).
• Review all related meeting information (i.e., agendas, supporting materials, etc.) in advance of each meeting. Be prepared to discuss the business issues arising during the board meeting.
• Ask questions and seek clarification on issues that are unclear. Directors have a responsibility to be aware and knowledgeable on the 4-H program issues. (Fully informed Directors understand issues and are better equipped to address/make informed decisions).
• Confidently share areas of experience and knowledge with fellow Directors.

For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario's Executive Assistant
ea@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 474

Similar to the Adult Facilitator role, Youth Facilitators work to include all participants in the activities and ensure that an environment is created where participants are able to contribute their thoughts and feelings for personal growth. Youth facilitators support the role of Facilitator in the staff team.

Youth Facilitators are asked to be a minimum of two (2) years older than the oldest participant attending the opportunity.

The time commitment varies per opportunity. Typically, these volunteers would be asked to arrive prior to the delegates on the first day and leave shortly after the delegates on the last day. Also being available for an opportunity-specific training (an hour to full day depending on the opportunity) would be asked, as well as a wrap up teleconference call for approximately an hour.

For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario's Senior Manager, Programming
programming@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 472

For 4-H Members ages 15–21

Come out to Youth Leader Training full of hands-on experiences and information sharing. This three hour session will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for success as a Youth Leader. During this session you will network with 4-H Ontario Volunteers and other Members as Youth Leader training has been integrated into the New Volunteer Orientation. What a great experience for learning and mentorship. This training will be held every second Friday of each month (except January and December) at various locations across the province.

Full details on dates, times & Locations here