The 4-H Program
4-H PEI Clubs
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PEI is home to 16 4-H clubs, comprised of 4-H members (ages 9-21) and volunteer 4-H leaders.
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Clubs serve as the primary location for 4-H activities and learning, and are traditionally overseen by a Club Coordinator (Overall Leader) or a team of coordinators.
4-H PEI Regions
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4-H PEI consists of three regions; Western, Central and Eastern.
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Each region is made up of individual 4-H clubs and governed by a Council consisting of representatives from the Clubs in that Region
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Regional Councils act as a voice for the members and volunteer leaders while also assisting with facilitation of events & activities.
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Each region has a staff person (4-H Specialist) dedicated to assisting with events, activities and club relationships.
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Provincial Staff
There are currently five Provincial Staff who work full time with 4-H PEI, overseeing the operations of the 4-H program at the Regional and Provincial levels. Each staff member brings a wealth of experience and a unique set of skills to the organization, ensuring the program runs smoothly and efficiently. They are dedicated to supporting youth development through various educational programs, workshops, and events that focus on agriculture, leadership, and community involvement.
Provincial Council
The PEI 4-H Council has a volunteer Board of Directors who govern 4-H PEI. Composed of representatives from each of the three regions, this group acts on behalf of members and volunteer leaders to give focus to the program's mission and for decision making and implementation of 4-H policies.
PEI 4-H Trust
In 1987 the 4-H PEI Trust was established to provide additional funding for programs and services for the benefit of the 4-H movement, its members and leaders.
The PEI 4-H Trust has provided over $111,466 in grants to 4-H Clubs and Regions assisting with expenses associated with the development and/or completion of any 4-H activity and generally for the continued development and promotion of the 4-H program in PEI.
4-H Canada
4-H Canada is the governing body for 4-H in Canada and supports national and provincial 4-H programs by overseeing the 4-H license, accreditation, standards of practice, risk management, trademarks, as well as the 4-H brand. 4-H Canada provides funding to the Provincial Council as well as many travel and learning opportunities for members, volunteer leaders and staff. They are also responsible for the development and facilitation of national level programs.
4-H Global Network
4-H is an international youth development network active in more than 80 countries with over 7 million members worldwide.The Global 4-H Network believes that the power to build a more sustainable future lies with today's youth. To ensure global economic and political stability in the future, we must work now to create long-term solutions to strengthen our communities and feed our growing world.