Lyon County 4-H Salutes Volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Each year, thousands of volunteers in Minnesota donate their time and energy to make their
communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who
will be spotlighted during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, 2020.
One group that relies heavily on volunteers is the University of Minnesota Extension’s 4-H Youth
Development Program. Minnesota 4-H supports nearly 11,000 youth and adults who volunteer their
time to engage young people in a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Volunteers are critical to
the success of 4-H programs and making a difference in the lives of youth. In Lyon County, 69
volunteers, both youth and adult, serve as club leaders, project leaders, committee members, and in
advisory capacities for the 4-H Youth Development Program. Volunteers spend numerous hours
working on tasks, such as mentoring a child with a 4-H project, leading a project with youth to serve the
community, or helping organize an event at the county fair.
The work of 4-H volunteers is continuous. Every day volunteers lend a helping hand to make 4-
H programs more beneficial to the residents of Lyon County. Those interested in joining the team of 4-
H Volunteers are invited to contact the University of Minnesota Extension - Lyon County 4-H at
507/532-8219 ext. 1 or jens0593@umn.edu.

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