Part 1 features youth and adults from a variety of organizations talking about the reasons to involve youth in decision making. (7:00).  Part 2  focuses on a similar group discussing issues of youth involvement such as logistics, training, cooperative environment and equality. (8:00) (1999) - VHS VIDEO  (15:00).

A sampler of inter-generational programs in Pennsylvania which portray interactions among children, youth and older persons in a variety of settings. Used with instructional guide, is intended to inform and stimulate interest in developing these programs, demonstrate their impact and provide information on program development procedures. (1996) – VHS VIDEO (20:00), INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE.

Intended for use as an orientation program introducing 4-H volunteers to their role in 4-H. Intended to strengthen volunteer understanding of how to work with youth through 4-H. Encourages safe practices for 4-H youth and adult volunteers.  Includes pdf and PowerPoint files as well as video detailing what constitutes the 4 categories of child abuse, outlines the warning signs that aid in recognizing if abuse is occurring, who to contact and what to report. (2002) – CLOSE CAPTIONED DVD-ROM CONTAINS VIDEO (11:43), POWERPOINT AND PDF FILES.

A series of 4 short vignettes related to: youth accepting responsibilities; youth and adults planning activities together; leader feedback for both satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance. (1987) -VHS VIDEO (16:00), PROGRAM GUIDE. **Note: Accompanying curriculum which includes content, teaching outlines and handouts may be obtained from the State 4-H Office**.  (Youth Volunteers in Motion Series)

A series of short vignettes illustrates: Unproductive meetings; Well-run meetings; Agenda development; Delegation; Weak and effective chairing of meetings. While the examples are 4-H related, this could be used with other groups. VHS VIDEO, PROGRAM GUIDE. **Note: Accompanying curriculum which includes content, teaching outlines and handouts may be obtained from the state 4-H office**. Part of Series–YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN MOTION  (1987) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)

Edited version of 4/20/00 Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations satellite videoconference.  Susan Ellis, an internationally known consultant, author and educator in the field of volunteer management, provides the keys to volunteer recruitment and management and demonstrates how to lay the foundation for successful teamwork. VHS VIDEO, PRINT MATERIALS.  Part of Series – EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (91 min.)

Focuses on how to organize and maintain successful 4-H groups.  VHS VIDEOS.  See individual titles below for more complete information.

How to Effectively Involve Youth – #16313

Successful Functioning of Committees & Meetings – #16314