Botetourt County
Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H/Agriculture and Natural Resources
Describe the plans for this internship. (i.e. What specifically will the intern be doing?)
VCE – Botetourt is searching for a summer intern to help plan and implement various programs in both the 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources fields, but with an emphasis on the 4-H program. The successful candidate would play an integral role in the final planning of 2013 Botetourt, Craig and Rockbridge Counties 4-H Camp held at W.E. Skelton 4-H Center on Smith Mountain Lake, and would attend the weeklong residential camp to assist with the implementation of the programs, supervision of campers, and education of teen leaders. Other 4-H events planned for summer 2013 that would provide opportunities for leadership and skill development include the Southwest Virginia Lamb and Goat Symposium, Botetourt County 4-H Lamb and Goat Show, 2013 State 4-H Congress, Rockbridge Regional Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Show, and Botetourt County Local Foods….Local Youth dinner (local foods prepared and served to county officials by local 4-H and FFA members). In addition, the intern would be part of the planning process for the First Annual Botetourt County Ag Expo and Youth Fair with hopes of a summer 2013 event. Several 4-H day camp programs are planned and this individual would be responsible for helping to plan, coordinate and conduct these activities. A variety of Agriculture and Natural Resources activities will be scheduled throughout the summer providing opportunity to broaden knowledge and experience working with local producers.
Describe the knowledge / skills that the intern is expected to gain from this experience.
The opportunities presented should help the applicant develop planning and organizational skills, leadership qualities and a better understanding of youth supervision and development. Time management and age appropriate activity development should be strengthened all while providing an increased knowledge of the broad scope of Virginia Cooperative Extension and the educational opportunities it offers to participants of all ages. Furthermore, the intern will recognize cooperative efforts between agents of different localities as we plan 4-H camp and the Rockbridge Regional Fair.
How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?
The Botetourt County VCE Intern will learn the various aspects and opportunities afforded by Virginia Cooperative Extension by helping to coordinate and implement a variety of activities, both 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources. The close working relationship between the Botetourt 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources agent will give the candidate an avenue to see the cooperative efforts and effects of the programs and how agents can work together to reach a common goal for different audiences.