4-H Civic Engagement/Service Learning

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1. One exhibit per county per class.  Exhibits that do not meet the established criteria will not be considered for judging.  An exhibitor is limited to one set of record pages in each division for a total of three (3) entries.

2. Exhibits MUST correspond to:

   • Any project or activity from the Public Adventures (National 4-H), Voices Service Learning (National 4-H), and KY 4-H Civic Engagement and Service Recommended Resources.

   • Only pages relevant to the project are needed.  Additional pages are allowed, but will not be considered by the judges.

3. Unique Rules or Instructions:

   • Create poster on 20" wide x 30" high foam core board or sturdy cardboard (turned in a vertical direction).

   • The use of pencil on the front of the poster is discouraged.

   • Judging criteria will be based on theme, poster design (lettering, attractiveness, how well it conveys a message), and narrative.

   • Information for the class can be found in Kentucky 4-H Civic Engagement and Service Curriculum.

   • Posters that do not include the narrative or do not conform to the topics specified in the class description will not be judged.

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Class Titles and Exhibit Requirements

926 Junior Division Civic Engagement & Service: In this project for Junior 4-H'ers, 4-H'ers will interview a Community Worker (Helper) and create a poster showing the results of the interview.  Community workers are described as people who work in the community for its overall well-being.  Examples of community workers/helpers are plumbers, carpenters, traffic police, doctors, teachers, and safety personnel.  Community workers work for the people residing in the community.  They solve problems that we experience in daily life.  Poster to include:  First name of the worker, title, responsibilities, education/training, challenges, successes, and why they want to help their community (Spark).  A one-page narrative describing the interview process should be attached to the back of the poster.

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926A Senior Division Civic Engagement and Service: In this project for Senior 4-H'ers, 4-H'ers will create a poster showing the process of completing a service project from beginning to end.  Service learning is a method through which 4-H'ers learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that:

• Is conducted in and meets the needs of a community.

• Is coordinated with a community service program, and with the community.

• Helps foster civic responsibility.

Poster to include the project to be completed; why there is a need; what the most effective plan was; the service that was done, and the results of the service project.  A one-page narrative describing the service project process should be attache to the back of the poster.

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Champion in 4-H Civic Engagement/Service Learning:  Rosette