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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Erica has volunteered with 4-H since aging out as a member six years ago. Erica has helped in a variety of ways:
- Presenter at the Ag Literacy Festival in Lincoln for fourth graders. She also has helped bring livestock to the festival.
- Classroom presenter for the 4-H Embryology school enrichment program for third graders.
- Presenter at a Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth.
- Volunteer at the State 4-H Horse Exposition.
Erica has helped her niece and nephew prepare 4-H projects for Super Fair. In addition, she has also helped at the Lancaster County Super Fair’s Fun at the Farm Kid Zone ag discovery and play area. “I like being a 4-H volunteer because it allows me the opportunity to interact with kids and show them ways they can use leadership in their everyday lives,” says Erica. “My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is seeing the kids’ reactions after they discover a new project they can do at home or in the community.”