Master Family Life Educator volunteers live in limited-resources communities. These volunteers are trained to educate fellow residents about important issues in the areas of health, the family, education, and employment. They also create and sustain a network of people who want to make changes in these areas. The program is unique because it empowers individuals within communities to create and support long-term changes.
Volunteer training includes the following topics:
- Values Awareness-establishing mutual respect for values and attitudes of others
- Communication and Listening-developing effective listening skills
- Problem Solving-learning effective problem-solving strategies to empower limited-resource families
- Understanding Behavior of Adolescents and Children-understanding human development
- Encouraging Responsible Behavior-learning how to use information and skills to foster self-discipline in children and adults
- Program Planning in the Community-using skills to strengthen communities and build support for long-term changes
- Health Issues-understanding the helping role.
Contact:
Louise Davis, Ph.D
Child and Family Development Specialist
Box 9745, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: 662-325-3083, Fax: 662-325-1805
E-mail: louised@humansci.msstate.edu