The VRKC: A Newly Updated Tool to Help 4-H Volunteers Develop Foundational Competencies
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| Title: | The VRKC: A Newly Updated Tool to Help 4-H Volunteers Develop Foundational Competencies |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jennifer Lobley, Gemma Miner, Meggan Franks |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. 2025 63(1). |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Volunteers, Competence, Youth Programs, Taxonomy, Educational Resources |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | Volunteers play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of the 4-H program. Research demonstrates that offering professional development opportunities to volunteers contributes to retention. The Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency Taxonomy (VRKC) is a framework that pinpoints essential competencies for proficiently delivering 4-H youth development programs. This article provides an overview of newly refined VRKC resources and discusses their application with volunteers for virtual and in-person delivery. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1471156 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Volunteers play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of the 4-H program. Research demonstrates that offering professional development opportunities to volunteers contributes to retention. The Volunteer Research Knowledge Competency Taxonomy (VRKC) is a framework that pinpoints essential competencies for proficiently delivering 4-H youth development programs. This article provides an overview of newly refined VRKC resources and discusses their application with volunteers for virtual and in-person delivery. |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
