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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KayCee Wanser has volunteered with the Fantastic 4 4-H club for four years, helping with their community service projects such as Kiwanis Karnival and activities with Union Manor Apartments, a residence for senior citizens. The club’s six members have already volunteered more than 500 hours in 2014. Fantastic 4 is a Nebraska Club of Excellence and has been a Lancaster County Super Fair Outstanding 4-H Club winner for five years. KayCee has also presented and helped present workshops at 4-H Clover College.
“I enjoy the opportunity to teach the youth of our community about volunteerism by showing them just how much fun it can be,” she says. “I also enjoy the lasting relationships I have been able to create over the past few years and look forward to the new ones I am soon to create. I have particularly enjoyed the opportunity to work with youth and see them grow and develop. There is nothing better than watching kids complete projects all while gaining self-esteem, building character and maturing with the pillars of 4-H!”