the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County
Programs
- Harris County 4H Clubs
- Harris County 4H Council
- School Curriculum Enrichment
- Cooperative Extension Program
- 4-H Ambassadors
4-H in Harris County
Resources
Harris County 4-H Ambassadors
For a very long time 4-H professionals have recognized that capable, older 4-H members are the
program’s best spokespersons. Nothing sells the 4-H program better than 4-H members doing excellent
4-H work where the public and key people can see, hear and examine what 4-H’ers are doing.
The 4-H Ambassador Program formalizes this process. It helps 4-H’ers improve their ability to tell the 4-H story and it helps bring 4-H members and key audiences together.
Purpose
The Texas 4-H Ambassador Program was started to project a clear and accurate image of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program. More specifically, the purpose of a 4-H Ambassador program is to tell and show key audiences what the 4-H Youth Development Program is and who it impacts. Then these audiences will understand the impact 4-H is having in the lives of young people and how the 4-H Program is addressing key youth issues in the community and state.
Eligibility Requirements
The role of a Harris County 4-H ambassador is quite demanding and requires older 4-H boys and girls who are dedicated, mature, dependable, and very interested in the purposes of the Ambassador Program. The number of 4-H’ers selected each year to serve as ambassadors is determined by the Ambassador Advisory Committee and the County Extension Agent who supervises the Ambassador Program. The number is based upon need, program demands, yearly goals for the ambassadors, and the number of eligible applicants.
The 4-H Ambassador Resource Book has more about the Harris County Ambassador Program.
Contact
Misty Young
County Extension Agent - 4-H
3033 Bear Creek Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
Phone: 281.855.5600
Fax: 281.855.5638
email: mlyoung@ag.tamu.edu
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilary aids, services or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to call 281.855.5600 to discuss specific needs.
It is the policy of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to extend equal opportunities for membership and participation in 4-H activities to all Texas youth according to the provisions of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1991, provided they meet the minimum requirements for membership. Discrimination in the 4-H and Youth Development Program because of socioeconomic level, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or disability is contrary to the purposes of the the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.