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 service. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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A 4-H volunteer for six years, Cindy has helped with Coddington Clovers and South Prairie Wranglers 4-H clubs. She is secretary of the Rabbits Volunteers in Program Service (VIPS) committee and superintendent of the Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Rabbit Pet Class. She has been a Clover College instructor and crochet workshop helper. She has also volunteered at Kick Off, 4-H food booth at the Super Fair, and many club community service projects.
"I like being a 4-H volunteer because 4-H'ers are learning and growing," Cindy says. "Being involved helps keeps kids safe and out of trouble. Their confidence soars when they do a good job. I enjoy watching youth finish their projects and feeling the pride of accomplishment -- the look on their face when their rabbit wins a purple ribbon, they catch their first fish, or locate hidden treasure with their GPS."
Cindy also volunteers with other organizations, including YWCA En Pointe Dance booster club, Sunday school co-superintendent, and is a board member of the National Federation of the Blind's Krafters Korner.