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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Tammy has been a 4-H volunteer for five years. She started helping with the Helping Hearts clover kids 4-H club and she is currently co-leader of the Five Star 4-H’ers 4-H club, which was a Nebraska Club of Excellence last year. She has helped club members with several community service projects including making tie blankets for the Children’s Hospital and collecting supplies for the Humane Society. Tammy has also volunteered at 4-H Clover College and 4-H Fashion Show judging.
“I like being a 4-H volunteer because I feel like I am a part of something very special,” Tammy says. “As a 4-H volunteer, I am helping youth develop skills they will need to became leaders for our future. I know that I am making a difference! My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was when our club created a presentation to give to local organizations ... I was so proud of how hard the youth worked and their public speaking skills!”