L.A. County 4-H Jr. All-Stars
2011 Junior All-Star Application (due by Nov. 12, 2011)The
Junior All-Star Program is a non-competitive leadership program targeting youth
in 8th through 11th grades or 13 and older. The program has several goals,
including:
- serving as a bridge to the 4-H All-Star Program, and other leadership
programs; - providing meaningful leadership training and growth opportunities for
teens; - providing opportunities for volunteerism and community service;
- maintaining teen’s interest in organized youth development programs;
and - providing opportunities for teens to have fun!
Program will be open to any 4-H member who is or will be starting eighth grade
in the fall of the program year in which he/she is selected to serve. While
this is a non-competitive program, youth must complete an application form, and
meet the following criteria:
- have completed 1 year as a junior/teen leader in 4-H, or be enrolled as a
junior/teen leader for the current year; - involvement in a 4-H county-wide committee or significant involvement on
the club level; and/or involvement in activities outside of 4H, in church
and/or community activities, volunteer and/or work experience; - strong interest in leadership development;
- an ability to attend various meetings, events and activities during the
program year; and - willingness to plan and/or participate in at least one leadership or
community service project through the Junior All-Stars
Program.
