About Us
County Impact Statements - Lawrence County
Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Programs Increase Local
Volunteerism
What is a volunteer...................
A person who performs or offers to perform a service of his or her own free
will
A person who renders aid, performs a service, or assumes an obligation
voluntarily.
The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service impacts and increases
volunteer leadership within the community by educating leadership groups on
researched-based subject matter.
The Extension Homemakers are a group of volunteers within Lawrence County
whose overall mission is to empower individuals and families to improve their
quality of living through continuing education, leadership development, and
community service.
The following are just a few of the topics that the Extension Homemakers were
educated on in 2003:
"Arthritis: Managing Aches & Pains"
"Functional Foods: Foods That Protect Your Health"
"Making Sweet Spreads for Special Diets"
"Critical Conversations About Financing Long-Term Care"
"A Child’s Developing Brain"
"Leading Today’s Youth"
"Building a Winning Team"
"Homeland Security"
"Protect Your Privacy: Take Action on Opt Out Notices"
Extension Homemaker Leader Training on Arthritis |
Impacts
- Increased Community Volunteerism.
- 112 adult volunteers.
- 61 Leader Training Topics.
- Monthly Extension Homemaker Club Meetings within 5 clubs throughout Lawrence
County.
- Increased confidence when educating on research-based subject matters.
- Multiple opportunities for residents to give back to their local community.
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