The start of the new year may bring thoughts of new things to do, or new things to try. There is no better time than now to look at giving back to our youth. There are many of you wearing many hats, and volunteering to the max! You volunteer at church, at school, in the community or wherever needed. Let me say a BIG "Thank YOU" for all that you give back for others. You truly have a heart for giving to others, and you make things happen. Remember to spend some time on yourself and take care of you as you should! You will be better equipped to tackle those things you want to accomplish if you take time to eat as you should, rest, and exercise.
Maybe there are those of you who have had commitments in the past that didn't allow for volunteering as you would have liked. Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you now are wondering what to do with your time. Or, you feel you have something to give back and want to make a difference in the lives of others. 4-H offers a wonderful opportunity for giving back. 4-H is a youth organization that depends on volunteers to deliver a wide variety of programs. There is truly something for everyone! If you think that 4-H is just about livestock and horse shows, you are missing out. While the animal side of 4-H is still important and going strong, there are new opportunities that allow for growth in so many areas.
As an example, you could volunteer to work with youth on a one-time basis, or on a monthly basis, and anything in-between. You could share your skills in wood-working, sewing, electrical work, engineering, gardening, personal development, environmental science, robotics, photography, art, and MORE! Check out www.4-h.org for more information. For those of you in Choctaw County, you may also call 662.285.6337.
Happy New Year and Happy Volunteering!
Traci
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