@article{jeuck_jayaratne_stumpf-downing_edwards_mckee_2023, title={Critical Competencies of 4-H Camp Staff for Achieving High Performance}, volume={61}, ISSN={["1077-5315"]}, DOI={10.34068/joe.61.02.07}, abstractNote={Camps provide a substantial opportunity for youth to develop important life skills. Identifying and training staff on critical competencies are essential to achieving the desired outcomes for camp participants. The purpose of this study was to determine the most critical competencies of the 4-H residential camp staff for achieving high staff performance. The modified Delphi technique was used to achieve study objectives. The Delphi panel of this study consisted of 23 4-H camping experts from across the United States. This three-round Delphi study led to identify 15 critical competencies that will be useful in standardizing 4-H camp staff training programs.}, number={2}, journal={JOURNAL OF EXTENSION}, author={Jeuck, Laura S. and Jayaratne, K. S. U. and Stumpf-Downing, Mitzi and Edwards, Harriett and Mckee, Katherine}, year={2023} }
 @article{bloom_yao_edwards_2021, title={Lessons Learned from the Development of the North Carolina Extension Master Food Volunteer Program}, volume={59}, ISSN={["1077-5315"]}, DOI={10.34068/joe.59.03.02}, abstractNote={This article describes the curriculum and program development process that was used to create the North Carolina Extension Master Food Volunteer program. We used a rigorous program development process, including conducting a needs assessment, piloting and evaluating the program, incorporating revisions based on feedback, and receiving external reviews that were incorporated into the final product. We provide lessons learned and best practices for others to follow. These include the importance of piloting the program, involving agents and key partners throughout the entire process, and providing flexibility and adaptability in program delivery.}, number={3}, journal={JOURNAL OF EXTENSION}, author={Bloom, J. Dara and Yao, Julia and Edwards, Harriett}, year={2021} }
 @article{silliman_edwards_johnson_2021, title={Supporting Reserve Component Youth during Deployments: The Project Youth Extension Service Model}, volume={57}, url={https://doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2020.1842286}, DOI={10.1080/01494929.2020.1842286}, abstractNote={Abstract Military families face unique challenges, especially during times of deployment. Children and youth face particular stressors during deployment and benefit from formal and informal resources as they adapt to resilience. Reaching families of service members in the National Guard and Reserve, the Reserve Component, is more challenging since they are more often geographically dispersed and often less connected to military support systems. Project Youth Extension Service (YES) has provided educational programming and social support for children and youth of RC families during deployment events nationwide for the past 8 years through teams of college interns. The program also provides intensive training and practical experience to college interns in 21st-century workforce skills. We review the context, challenges, program design, and effects, then discuss implications of Project YES using the family life education framework. We close with recommendations for improving practice and training, evaluation and research, and policy.}, number={2}, journal={Marriage & Family Review}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Edwards, Harriett C. and Johnson, James C.}, year={2021}, month={Feb}, pages={165–187} }
 @article{glen_jayaratne_moore_bradley_edwards_2021, title={What Does it Take to Lead Extension Master Gardener Volunteers?}, volume={59}, ISSN={1077-5315 0022-0140}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.03.12}, DOI={10.34068/joe.59.03.12}, abstractNote={We investigated the importance of volunteer engagement competencies to successful master gardener volunteer administration. We used a web-based survey to collect data from a census of North Carolina Extension agents with master gardener volunteer administration responsibilities. Respondents indicated 52 of the 55 competencies were important to the administration of master gardener volunteers. We concluded that although traditional volunteer management skills are essential, a more comprehensive model encompassing personal and leadership skills is needed to inform development of training and resources that will support attainment of competencies required for successful master gardener volunteer administration.}, number={Summer 2021}, journal={Journal of Extension}, publisher={Clemson University}, author={Glen, Charlotte and Jayaratne, K.S.U. and Moore, Gary and Bradley, Lucy and Edwards, Harriett}, year={2021}, month={Sep} }
 @article{silliman_edwards_johnson_2020, title={Long-term effects of youth work internship: The Project Youth Extension Service approach}, volume={119}, ISSN={["1873-7765"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105436}, abstractNote={A mixed-methods evaluation research study found that up to six years after engaging in a youth work internship, young adults (N = 54) continued to regard that training and experience (T&E) as highly important for their current work. Over 60% of respondents rated internship T&E as important or extremely important for performance on 36 of 40 competencies targeted. Competencies most valued are also critical to effectiveness in high-intensity, high-demand settings, including composure under stress, adapting to change, sustaining a positive approach. Respondents also offered their retrospective views affirming the importance of T&E for performance during internships. Recent (1–2 year alumni) and past (3–6 year alumni) interns’ views of training effects were equally positive. Qualitative comments identified personal competencies (organization, confidence) as well as professional competencies (leadership, programming skills, communication) and career direction as significant benefits. Implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.}, journal={CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Edwards, Harriett C. and Johnson, James C.}, year={2020}, month={Dec} }
 @article{silliman_edwards_johnson_2020, title={Preparing Capable Youth Workers: The Project Youth Extension Service Approach}, volume={15}, ISSN={["2325-4017"]}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2020.824}, abstractNote={The Project Youth Extension Service (YES!) college student internship integrates pre-service training on youth worker competencies with a year or more of practice experience in leading positive youth development programs for military youth impacted by the military deployment process. For nearly a decade, interns have reported significant improvement in 37 behavioral competencies, with 24 indicators improving .50 or more on a 5-point scale. Areas of greatest growth include practices critical to youth worker effectiveness and program quality: self-regulation, interaction, and adaptation in high-intensity settings. Qualitative comments indicate growth in personal maturity (e.g., composure, flexibility, openness to feedback) as well as professional growth (e.g., listening, organization, presentation, teamwork), and empathy for youth and families under stress. Intern growth was also observed by trainers and mentors. Program feedback from youth and event coordinators was consistently positive. Interns also benefited from working with a career mentor. Blended online and on-site training, episodic scheduling, and scaffolded leadership offer effective and efficient methods for programming and professional development. Findings point to the value of intensive and extended training focused on experiential learning, critical reflection, and mentoring, together with background knowledge on military culture, military family life, and youth development. The program model, full results, conclusions, recommendations for practice, and opportunities for improvement are discussed.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Edwards, Harriett C. and Johnson, James C.}, year={2020}, pages={122–149} }
 @inbook{edwards_2012, place={Hoboken, NJ}, edition={2nd}, title={Orientation: Welcoming new volunteers into the organization}, booktitle={The volunteer management handbook}, publisher={John Wiley & Sons, Inc}, author={Edwards, H.C.}, editor={Connors, T.D.Editor}, year={2012}, pages={31–53} }
 @inbook{edwards_safrit_allen_2012, place={Hoboken, NJ}, edition={2nd}, title={Volunteer demographics}, booktitle={The volunteer management handbook}, publisher={John Wiley & Sons, Inc}, author={Edwards, H.C. and Safrit, R.D. and Allen, K.}, editor={Connors, T.D.Editor}, year={2012}, pages={227–236} }
 @article{edwards_chapman_2010, title={Should our organization take a chance on tweets?}, volume={27}, number={3}, journal={The International Journal of Volunteer Administration}, author={Edwards, H.C. and Chapman, B.}, year={2010}, pages={50–54} }
 @article{edwards_2009, title={Engaging military partners: Supporting connections to communities}, volume={13}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement}, author={Edwards, H.C.}, year={2009}, pages={85–92} }