Category: Cooperative Extension
National 4-H Week 2024
October 07, 2024 Written by Ernie Lopez, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
Each year, Delaware 4-H celebrates the mission and work of our youth and volunteers during National 4-H Week, which began on October 6th this year.
Be it through the annual donations of produce and vegetables 4-H members give to the Food Bank of Delaware during the Delaware State Fair, to the holiday tradition so many 4-H clubs share of baking cookies and gathering supplies for our beloved soldiers, Delaware 4-H lifts others and stands tall during this week of celebration.
One way Delaware 4-H forms community connections is through the work of our after-school programs, which serve students in our local schools in all three counties. From homework sessions to 4-H curriculum activities specifically designed for these students, Delaware 4-H takes the importance of meeting young people where they are.
Now more than ever, youth across our state need caring and capable adult volunteers to stand alongside them and help guide them through the academic challenges of school and the everyday hurdles of life. There is nothing more meaningful than the connection an adult can make with a youth in search of a helping hand.
Delaware 4-H does this better and with more populations across our state than any other youth development program, which is why we celebrate, especially this week, the work of our afterschool program leaders and volunteers. The 4-H brand is trusted and respected by educators who understand that the more time and support that care is shared with youth, the greater the positive outcomes will be.
As we celebrate National 4-H Week, take some time to think about how you, as an adult, can make an even greater positive impact in the life of a child by volunteering in one of our Delaware 4-H Afterschool Programs in Kent, New Castle or Sussex Counties. More information can be found by calling the Delaware 4-H State Office at 302-831-2509.
Join our Delaware 4-H volunteer family in providing the support our youth deserve as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow!