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4-H Canada celebrates program with new video

4-H Canada, one of the longestrunning youth organizations in Canada, is celebrating its programing with the launch of a new video with the theme, “Creating Lasting Impact.”

The three-minute video shares stories of Canadian youth making a positive impact in communities across Canada through an initiative called “Hands to Larger Service.”

Hands to Larger Service is a new 4-H Canada program, funded through the Canada Service Corps by the Government of Canada and McDonald’s Canada. Its goal is to promote community engagement and volunteerism and to help create a culture of service for Canadian youth. The Hands to Larger Service video highlights two community service projects – one in Manitoba and the other in Nova Scotia – and showcases the collaboration between Youth Service Leaders, local 4-H clubs, volunteers and community partners.

“We are thrilled to share this new video celebrating the contribution of Canada’s 4-H-ers,” said Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO. “The Hands to Larger Service program aligns perfectly with our new vision statement ‘thriving communities in partnership with youth leaders,’ and the video truly captures the essence of our mission: to empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders.”

The 2018 Hands to Larger Service program produced 26 handson community service projects in communities across Canada. “4-H Canada has always been committed to developing engaged and confident youth leaders with the passion and skills to create sustainable change,” said David Howell, chair of the 4-H Canada Board of Directors.

The program has been renewed for next year. In 2019, 4-H Canada will select and train 30 Youth Service Leaders, ages 18 to 25, to co-create community-focused service projects across Canada during the summer. Applications to become a Hands to Larger Service Youth Service Leader are now open.

To learn more, visit: 4-h-canada. ca/ hands to large service