Franklin County
Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H
Describe the plans for this internship. (i.e. What specifically will the intern be doing?)
The Franklin County summer intern will work with agents to develop, implement, and evaluate Extension programs within the county. The intern will work across all program areas but will spend a majority of their time working with the 4-H Youth Development agent to expand programming opportunities for area youth. The intern will also have the opportunity to shadow field work of the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Dairy Science agents and assist the FCS agent with summer programming. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
Lead or assist in the development, marketing, delivery, and evaluation of organized educational and recreational interdisciplinary day camps for area youth including:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Natural Resources and Environmental Education.
- Foods, Nutrition, and Health.
- Leadership and Personal Development.
- Plants, Soils, and Entomology.
- Animal Science.
- Assist with preparation and delivery of Junior 4-H Camp.
- Assist in the development and delivery of a 4-H Awards Program.
- Work cooperatively with 4-H volunteers, teens leaders, campers, and Extension faculty and staff.
- Assist with volunteer training.
- Assist with the community garden.
Describe the knowledge / skills that the intern is expected to gain from this experience.
Enhanced knowledge and skills in leadership, teamwork, planning, organizing, communication, volunteer recruitment and management, community engagement, and program evaluation.
Increased understanding of Virginia Cooperative Extension programs, impacts, and career opportunities.
How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?
The intern will work collaboratively with all Franklin County Extension agents to develop, deliver, and evaluate interdisciplinary programs that incorporate 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and agriculture and natural resources in various delivery modes. The intern will also have the opportunity to shadow each agent as they work in their respective program area. Further, the intern will be engaged in program planning meetings with community partners and stakeholders.