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KANSAS VOLUNTEERS

Kansas currently ranks thirteenth in the nation in volunteering with an average of 811,231 volunteers who dedicate 61.1 million hours of service per year. Over 36

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF 4-H!

Have you ever given thought to getting involved with 4-H?  If so, now’s the time to get started.  The new 4-H year is just around the corner and it will soon be time to organize project meetings for those 30+ project areas.  If you would like to get involved, give the Extension Office a call.  We have a whole range of opportunities available from helping lead a project to assisting at project meetings and helping out at 4-H countywide events.  Let’s talk about the possibilities!

GET INVOLVED AS A 4-H VOLUNTEER

percent of all Kansans volunteer, volunteering an average 41 hours per resident. The dollar value of that service equals $1.4 billion of contributed services.  Those are great statistics!   4-H volunteers are a big part of that statewide volunteer effort.  Thanks to each of you who have given time and talents to help the youth of Ellis County 4-H.

County Fairs are history for another year.  4-H members are working on their Record Books and soon it will be time to start the new 4-H year.  If you’ve been thinking of getting involved, or know of a young person who would benefit from 4-H involvement, it’s time to ask questions and visit club meetings.  Visit our website cottonwood.ksu.edu to learn more about how to get involved in the Cottonwood District 4-H programs.

We invite you to come & join in the FUN & Learning that is Cottonwood District 4-H!

IT’S TIME . . .