Factors influencing 4-H leader volunteer recruitment and retention

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
2013
Contributors Author: D. Boone
Author: Rachael L. Payne
Author: H. Boone
Author: Jean Marie Woloshuk
Journal
Journal of the NACAA
Volume
6
Issue
2
Date Published
12/2013
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Abstract

A desriptive research study was conducted to identify factors that influence volunteers to join and continue to volunteer. Findings: The study indicated leaders considered the 4-H program to be effective, intrinsic motivation of benefitting the community and helping people were considered to beh the persuading factors why 4-H leaders join and conintue to volunteer. Problems sited by leaders wre: time commitment, children no longer involved and burnout. 4-H leaders are persuaded to stay through ongoing rainings, continued awareness of resources and curriculum by way of newsletters, phone calls, and e-mails that meet the needs of the 4-H leaders.

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https://www.nacaa.com/journal/92d3d3b7-13f3-4f52-a8ff-186a25f747d1