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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

4-H Program
There are a wide variety of opportunities.  Click here for additional information on being a part of the 4-H program as a volunteer.

Master Gardeners

 

Feeding Tomorrow's Future Today
Weekend Snack Pack program to benefit Head Start children
Letter explaining the program
Applications for Volunteers (group or individual)
Instructions

 

INDIANA EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS ASSOCIATION
Opportunities to Learn and Grow

Heritage:
Indiana Extension Homemakers Association has a rich history of more than 85 years.
Today we continue our heritage by working to strengthen Indiana homes and families.

As An Extension Homemaker You Have the Opportunities to:

LEARN: Meet with friends and neighbors in educational and social settings. Share experiences
and information. Keep up-to-date on new knowledge and research.

GROW: Experience personal growth and develop skills. Form lasting friendships while sharing
leadership responsibilities for programs and projects.

CARE: Making a difference in today's world is important to us. We proudly support projects
which help children and families live better lives.

To Find Out More : About becoming an IHEA member
About joining an IHEA club
About organizing an new IEHA club

Mission Statement:
To strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and
volunteer community support.

Activities:

  • Annual Home and Family Conference
  • Spring and Fall District Meetings
  • Exchange Homemaker Program
  • Host-A-Hoosier Program
  • Extension Homemaker Chorus
  • Focus Group Areas

    Education:
    Through cooperation with Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, a wide
    range of lessons are offered at NO charge. Program areas include: Food and Nutrition,
    Human Development, Family Resource Management, and Special Interest Lessons.

    Leadership:

  • i-LEad- Indiana Leadership Education and Development, a personal leadership development program
  • Leadership opportunities at local, district, and state levels
  • Sponsor of Indiana Family Impact Seminars for legislators
  • Volunteer Community Support:

  • Teddy Bears for Riley Children's Hospital and participate in other Riley activities
  • Support of Ronald McDonald House
  • Women's Health Awareness Programs
  • Organ Donor Education
  • Annual Participation in National Make a Difference Day
  • Support of local community projects