Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Episode Number 2

Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

July 10, 2023

Joe speaks with Ronald Van Buren, Idaho’s State-Level Distinguished Service Award Recipient, and the Western Region National Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. Their discussion covers some of Ron’s favorite 4-H experiences, and where he sees growth in the 4-H organization in coming years.

Episode Articles and Websites

Idaho 4-H Distinguished Service Awards Salute to Excellence Awards

Special Guests

Ronald Van Buren: Lifetime Volunteer Recipient

Episode Credits

Host: Joe Stanley
Host: Jeremy Hampton

What is 4‑H?

4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

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Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer