Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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Brandy has volunteered for 4-H the past nine years. She has helped with the Creative Clovers and Rabbits 'R' Us clubs. At the Lancaster County Fair, she has been superintendent for 4-H rabbit static exhibits, volunteered at the 4-H Food Booth, and helped with other set up and clean up activities. She also helps with the statewide Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program.
"I like being a 4-H volunteer because I was in 4-H from the time I was 8 until I was 18," Brandy says. "Being able to look back at my experiences makes me realize the importance of what 4-H can teach our children. The kids learn so much from everything they try whether it be one thing or many, learning something new or adding to knowledge they already have. Being a part of all that for my own children and others in itself is rewarding. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is watching the kids every year participate at the fair and seeing all their hard work pay off. Watching the kids grow in so many ways from year to year makes every minute worth it."