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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A volunteer for about six years, Jill is project leader of the Happy Hearts 4-H Club, assistant leader of the Sunbeam 4-H Club, and Superintendent of the Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H Bicycle Safety Contest. She has also taught several workshops at the annual 4-H Clover College.
"I like being a 4-H volunteer because I have the opportunity to learn new things alongside the members," Jill says. "Last year during our club project on gardening we tried drying herbs in the microwave and it worked! I probably wouldn't have tried it, but because I'm a 4-H leader I thought we should experiment a little. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was helping to lead our club project Youth in Motion three years ago. The members were so enthusiastic about trying their hand at new sports, it was inspiring and just plain fun!