Description: 4-H County Ambassador Advisers are adult volunteers who agree to advise, not direct, the activities of the County Ambassador Team. The Advisers work with the County Ambassadors to establish a Plan of Action that benefits the 4-H program, its members and the Leaders Council.
The County Ambassador Adviser(s) may also play a role in leading the team by:
- Assisting in planning, developing and/or hosting a one-time activity, session or workshop
- Assist with group communication: scheduling club visits, handle details for SLC matters and transportation
- Provide administration or technology assistance to the County Ambassador Team
- Taking an active part in fund-raising for the program if needed
- Not inhibiting or restricting the County Ambassador Team.
- Manage the selection process for the next years’ County Ambassador team.
Requirements:
A 4-H adult member is eligible to serve as an Alameda 4-H County Ambassador Adviser if he/she/they
- Is an enrolled and certified adult 4-H volunteer
- Shows commitment to serve as a 4-H volunteer, embracing the values and principles of the University of California Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program
- Relates well to youth aged 15 to 19 years of age and adults from a variety of backgrounds
- Is eager to learn about strategies for supporting youth development and managing a healthy community-based organization
- Is able to delegate responsibilities and lead effective collaborative efforts with all 4-H volunteers
- Is not a parent of an active County Ambassador
- Is willing to advise the County Ambassadors in their activities without controlling their decisions
- Is willing to acknowledge difficulties and ask for assistance
- Is at least 25 years of age and meet State 4-H chaperon requirements. If there is a second adviser, he/she/they must be at least 18 years of age.
- Is willing to serve a 18 month term from May 1 through October 31 the following calendar year
