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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She has been a club leader since she was a sophomore in high school 10 years ago. Rachel co-led the Heart to Heart 4-H club in Lincoln, then led the 4H Friends club in Omaha, and two years ago, started the Little Green Giants club in Lincoln.
“I love working with the kids in my club,” she says. “They are a lot of fun, but I love watching them problem solve and work together. They are very creative and an incredible group of young people. My favorite experiences are working with my clubs on community-service projects. It’s great to see the kids give back, and often it’s a chance for them to try something new.”