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You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the state. That training prepares you to meet with county and state elected officials, potential donors, civic groups, and new volunteers. You'll also be the state 4-H programs voice at state legislative events, such as 4-H Legislative Connection where 4-H members visit state legislators to tell their 4-H stories and educate the legislators about the benefits of 4-H and University of Illinois Extension.
Your training is a joint youth/adult partnership including members of the Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team and Extension adults and volunteers with expertise in government, speaking, and 4-H. Members need to be at least 14 to participate. Trainings are generally offered three times a year. You'll learn how to adapt your 4-H story to specific audiences, including elected officials and potential donors. It also helps you improve your business etiquette skills, while you learn to understand and tell the local and state 4-H story. Finally, all members receive concentrated training in positive youth development's core beliefs, that 4-H promotes a sense of belonging for all members while fostering independence, generosity, and mastery of necessary skills for living.
