Revolution of Responsibility

The Revolution of Responsibility is described as "... a movement for positive change in every community in America. 4-H youth are a living, breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles, and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. That takes uncommon commitment."

California 4-H Centennial

2013 marks the centennial for 4-H in California, an important milestone for an organization that is deeply connected to communities throughout the state. Core to the 4-H experience is service learning, which takes the form of youth-designed, youth-led projects where participants learn leadership by leading, collaboration through collaborating, and the importance of civic engagement by actively seeking opportunities to make a difference in their communities. The Revolution of Responsibility Centennial Campaign will celebrate the power of California 4-H youth taking action through an ambitious statewide program that will fund 1,000 service learning projects at $1,000 each through the end of 2013. It will also provide an opportunity to re-connect with an estimated one million past 4-H participants living in California, engaging them as volunteers, donors, and advocates.

National 4-H Revolution of Responsibility Website

California 4-H $1,000 for 1,000 Service Learning Projects

Building Picnic Tables for Siskiyou Park Area

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program is dedicated to fostering an environment where youth and adults work together as equal partners to gain new skills and create positive community change. 4-H groups can apply for up to $1,000 to identify, plan, and carry out a service-learning project in their community. Projects will be focused on the three key content areas that form the core of all 4-H programs, Science, Healthy Living, and Citizenship.

Review date deadlines: July 15, 2012. To apply, go to: Revolution of Responsibility - UC 4-H Youth Development Program.

Revolution of Responsibility Toolkit

Revolution of Responsibility 1000 for 1000 - Flyer

Revolution of Responsibility 1000 for 1000 - Directions and Instructions

Revolution of Responsibility 1000 for 1000 - Standards of Quality Service Learning Projects

Revolution of Responsibility Budget Sample and Template

Revolution of Responsibility Evaluation Use this tool to evaluate your project to make sure it has all the elements of a service-learning project. Decide which of the statements is true for each characteristic and put the corresponding number in the "points scored" column. Total your points with a goal of reaching between 26 and 32 points.

50 Ways to Include Science, Engineering, and Technology in 4-H Service Learning Projects
50 Ways to Include Healthy Living in 4-H Service Learning Projects