Dodge County 4-H Volunteer

Helen Weisensel is a dedicated 4-H leader and committed volunteer. She has been involved in 4-H her entire life, first as a youth member and then transforming into a 4-H parent and adult leader. Serving as a leader for 55 years, she helped shape the Dodge County 4-H program and is focused on the educational value of 4-H. Helen is realistic about helping youth set achievable goals and meeting them where they are in order to help them grow.

Adults and youth of all ages enjoy working with Helen and benefit from her expertise and experience. She leads by example and has been an exemplary project leader across many different projects. Helen believes in the value of consistent 4-H project meetings; not just the month before the fair but throughout the program year. Helen saw that holding 4-H project meetings was a special way for youth to “learn by doing”. Her longevity in the program afforded her the opportunity to make a generational impact on the 4-H families of Dodge County.

Her involvement in Space Camp, International 4-H Youth Exchange and Southern District Leadership Conference strengthened her leadership skills and allowed her to connect with youth and adults from across the state, country, and world.

Helen is a very dedicated volunteer in 4-H and the community, while fostering meaningful relationships. She has gone above and beyond the volunteer role and sets a positive image in all that she is involved with.