Working for nothing?

To often we refer to volunteers in a flippant manner, almost like they are just an adult 4-Her, or another acquaintance. What they really are is the front line, unpaid employee of Texas AgriLife Extension Service. They are our co-workers. We do not bestow the privileged of representing 4-H and our agency to anyone. They must apply! They must be approved! they must be Hired! even if they are hired with no salary.

The development of our unpaid employees is every bit as important as the develpment of CEA's and Specialists. It's time we start thinking of them as our co-workers. we can hire 'em, we can guide 'em, we should train 'em, and on occasion we should fire 'em.

Something to think about,
Kevin