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Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association
The mission of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation is to secure private funding for the enhancement of the 4-H Youth Development Program. This is accomplished by selection, training and use of volunteers who serve as trustees of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. Please explore our pages and find out more about the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.

Volunteer Voice Newsletter
Volunteer Voice is the newsletter for the Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leader Association, which provides its members with opportunities to inform, educate, and support one another to better serve Louisiana youth.
National Volunteer Week 2008
National Volunteer Week, slated for April 23-29, is a perfect opportunity to recognize the contributions of volunteers, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox.

Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects
The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects.
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Understanding and Working with Teens
This guide discusses the common physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics for high school youth. Keep in mind that no two children develop according to the same schedule and the transitions are gradual. By accepting youth at their current developmental stage and offering challenging growth opportunities to help them make the transition into the next stage.
Preparing Volunteers to Respond to a Disaster
Whenever a disaster strikes, volunteers are often the first to respond. Because the needs vary with each disaster, volunteers must be flexible in responding to a disaster. This document helps prepare volunteers to work with disaster victims as well as meet the needs that arise as a result of the disaster.
Planning Volunteer Efforts
When disaster strikes, people everywhere want to help those individuals in need. To ensure that this compassion and generosity are put to good use, it’s important to know what stages victims go through disaster recovery.