4-H Volunteer Vibe

Missouri 4-H Volunteer Vibe is your gateway to the exciting world of Missouri 4-H, specially crafted for volunteers! On Volunteer Vibe, we discuss practical tips, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives to enhance your volunteer experience. Tune in to hear from dedicated 4-H members, passionate volunteers, knowledgeable experts, and more, all focused on making your 4-H volunteer journey a rewarding one.

4-H Volunteer Vibe is a education podcast hosted by MU Extension, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MU Extension hosts 4-H Volunteer Vibe, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Episode 11: Missouri 4‑H Launches Alumni Association — Join the Community!

  Aug 12, 202621 min

  Missouri 4-H Foundation leaders Rachel Augustine and Chris Willow introduce the new Missouri 4-H Alumni Association, a free community to reconnect former members, volunteers, and supporters, share stories, highlight current youth, and build a statewide alumni business directory. Chris and Rachel join the Vibe to share the exciting news about the launch of the Missouri 4-H Alumni Association and upcoming events (state fair, homecoming, watch parties), volunteer and advocacy opportunities, how to support the Clover Fund (gifts $40+ receive alumni items), and how to join via the Missouri 4-H Foundation website and dedicated Facebook and LinkedIn groups. To learn more, follow the link at the Missouri 4-H Foundation website: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/4-h-alumni

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  Episode #11

  Vision 2045: Missouri 4‑H’s Roadmap to Stronger Youth and Communities with Dr. Tim Tanner

  May 11, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Steven and Caydance sit down with Dr. Tim Tanner, Missouri 4‑H’s new senior program leader, to introduce his Vision 2045 strategic plan, share highlights from statewide listening sessions, and discuss how 4‑H can return to its origin story to better serve youth and communities.</p> <p>The conversation covers Vision 2045’s core principles — growth mindset, durable skills, community convening, and the long‑term Thrive Here goal — and how the plan addresses issues like mental health, economic uncertainty, and technology. Dr. Tanner also explains how volunteers can play a key role, adding the “sprinkles” that enrich 4‑H experiences.</p>

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  Episode #10

  Episode 9: From the Feedlot to the Spotlight: Grady Ruehling on Engagement, Connection, and What 4-H Is Really About

  Mar 3, 202628 minS0

  <p>Grady Ruehling didn't set out to become a leader — he just wanted to show pigs. But somewhere between the barn and the stage, 4-H changed everything. In this episode, Grady opens up about the volunteers who believed in him before he believed in himself, what it really means to earn a green jacket, and how setbacks taught him more than any ribbon ever could. His story is a reminder that 4-H isn't just about livestock and projects — it's about building people who feel compelled to give back.</p>

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  Episode #9

  Episode 8: Reflect to Grow: Practical Reflection Tips for 4‑H Volunteers with Katie Hogan

  Jan 14, 202633 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Volunteer Vibe, Steven and Caydance sit down with Katie Hogan, Northeast Region Youth Development Specialist, and explore the vital role of reflection in the 4‑H experiential learning model (do, reflect, apply) and why intentional reflection accelerates youth development.</p> <p>Through her wealth of experience, Katie offers easy, low-prep strategies that volunteers can use—such as project records, group project reports, dice/card games, notebooks, and recognition forms—to make reflection routine, fun, and age-appropriate.</p> <p>The conversation highlights how reflection connects project skills to life and career readiness, builds confidence, and helps youth and vo...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: Nurturing Leadership through Project Meetings with Heather, Lilly, and Hannah Gooch

  Nov 6, 202524 minS0

  <p>Volunteer leader Heather Gooch and her two daughters, Lilly and Hannah, join the show to share their expertise on how to make 4-H project meetings an exciting and engaging platform for nurturing teen leaders.</p>

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