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Overview of the Gems Model of Volunteer Administration (Generate, Educate, Mobilize and Sustain)
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Culp, Ken, III – Journal of Extension, 2012
To organize and coordinate the efforts of many volunteers, a framework for volunteer engagement is needed. The "GEMS" Model of volunteer administration was developed to assist Extension professionals and volunteer coordinators to effectively administer volunteer programs without delivering the program themselves. The GEMS Model is…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Extension Education, Extension Agents, Delivery Systems
Challenges of Engaging Local Stakeholders for Statewide Program Development Process
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Martin, Michael J.; Leuci, Mary; Stewart, Mark – Journal of Extension, 2014
The University of Missouri Extension needed to develop an annual program review process that collaboratively engaged county-level stakeholders. The results from the first 2 years highlight the results, challenges, and implications of the design process. The annual review process needs to be adaptive, responsive, and reflective from year to year…
Descriptors: Program Development, Statewide Planning, Stakeholders, Community Involvement
Assessing Rural Coalitions That Address Safety and Health Issues
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Burgus, Shari; Schwab, Charles; Shelley, Mack – Journal of Extension, 2012
Community coalitions can help national organizations meet their objectives. Farm Safety 4 Just Kids depends on coalitions of local people to deliver farm safety and health educational programs to children and their families. These coalitions are called chapters. An evaluation was developed to identify individual coalition's strengths and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Community Programs, Rural Youth, Safety Education