Debbie Cheever joined UNH Cooperative Extension in Merrimack County in 1977 after graduating from Keene State College. She is responsible for the Merrimack County 4-H program including recruitment, screening, placement, training and support of volunteers. She recruits volunteers for new 4-H clubs, afterschool clubs, provides new leader orientation, volunteer educational opportunites and maintains an Advisory Council, Foundation and other volunteer groups in support of the program. She is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting many educational youth opportunites in support of the 4-H program. Debbie is available to provide training in positive youth development, ages and stages of youth developement, 4-H curriculum and volunteer development to those working with youth including aftershool providers, teachers, guidance counselors, other youth workers, and homeschoolers. Debbie is available to answer questions on how one might become a 4-H volunteer or member, questions on 4-H camp and scholarship opportunities, or how one might start 4-H in their community. Debbie provides support to volunteers in the project areas of family and consumer science, leadership and citizenship, special interest project areas, and community service. Debbie serves as Co- Office Administrator for the UNH Cooperative Extension Merrimack County office. She received the UNH Presidential Award of Excellence for outstanding dedication and service in 2005.

• Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Keene State College 1977.
• Master of Occupational Education, University of New Hampshire, 1985

• NH Association of ExtensionEducators, 4-H Youth Development- Meritorious service Award 2005
• NH Association of Volunteer Administrators- Peg McGarity Award Outstanding Volunteer Management ,2000 Judith Lonergan Volunteer Administrator Award 2003

• Provides leadership for,recruitment screening, training and management of the 4-H program and its volunteer system.
• Developmentally appropriate educational youth programming for 5-18 year olds.
• Coordinates promotion of 4-H camps and camperships in Merrimack County.
• Provides leadership for creating community-based youth development programs for youth 5-18.
• Provides training to teachers,guidance counselors,homeschoolers and other youth workers in positive youth development,4-H curriculum, ages and stages of youth development.
• Coordinates youth leadership and citizenship programs.
• Record keeping, goal setting and interview skills for youth.
• Generational volunteer opportunities.

315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303

Email: deborah.cheever@unh.edu

Phone: (603) 225-5505, ext. 318

Fax: (603) 796-2271

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