Volunteers
So, you think you might want to be a 4-H robotics volunteer but aren’t sure if you have the skills or education to do it? Relax — if you have a passion for helping youth realize their potential, know how to have fun, and recognize the importance of snacks — this volunteer job is for you!
If you are wondering what a typical robotics volunteer does, read ourGear Up to Volunteer publication which goes through a normal robotics calendar year.
Still interested in volunteering? Contact your local county Extension Agent! After you and your Extension Agent meet, you will need to complete the 4-H Volunteer Packet and Background Check. Other volunteer references include the 4-H Volunteer Quick Reference Guide.
Next, work with your Agent to complete the 4-H Robotics Year Round Training Guide and develop your robotics calendar. Use the materials located under Curriculum to organize your monthly meetings.
Youth, clubs, and advisory councils are also encouraged to complete record books.
Publications
News
LOUISVILLE, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service will hold the North Mississippi 4-H Summer Camp Explore July 23-26 in Winston County.
The camp will be at Lake Tiak O’Khata, located at 1290 Smyth Lake Road in Louisville.
Participants will enjoy the outdoors, expressive arts, and STEM and S.A.F.E.T.Y. activities. Archery, canoeing, drama, air rifle, survival skills, first aid, robotics and a service project are among the camp’s offerings. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will conduct a heritage activity with the campers.
Growing food on Earth is challenging enough, but two Armstrong Middle School robotics teams are exploring the cultivation of leafy greens in space.
Mississippi State University received three grants Oct. 22 totaling almost $900,000 to enhance the advancement of scientific and environmental literacy among children and young people living near the Gulf Coast.
Do you know a high school student interested in working in the medical field or a related science career one day?
The Rural Medical and Science Scholars program could be for them.
(Photo by Kevin Hudson)
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mariah Morgan remembers inquisitive 8-year-olds, just learning how to program beginner robots for 4-H projects. The rest of the world now sees one of them as a team of champion programmers.
Wait For It, the Rankin County 4-H robotics club, just earned top honors at the FIRST Tech Challenge at Minute Maid Park in Houston. FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology."
Success Stories
When she started volunteering with Tate County 4-H almost 15 years ago, Joy Magness didn’t know much about the youth development program delivered by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
She was home-schooling her two children, Samantha and Eli, and her fellow home-schooling parent and friend Adelia Gaines asked Magness if she’d like her kids to join 4-H and if she’d like to volunteer.
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