Every day citizens are reaching out to each other to help and to lend a hand. Volunteering is big business. That is one reason for National Volunteer Week. The average volunteer offers four hours per week. Although their time and expertise shared is valued more than any dollar amount, it is obvious that our 4-H programs are dependent upon the caring people who choose to volunteer.
Many volunteers become mentors and friends to the youth in their community.
They give their time because they care, and they deserve recognition for this caring. Volunteer contributions vary. Some may donate a few hours a month to chaperon field trips or to prepare and provide refreshments. Other volunteers may donate several hours a day to help youth develop good citizenship, public speaking, and leadership skills. Everyone has something they can contribute the make the lives of youth a little better.