For many years, the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association has tracked and recognized volunteerism through the organization’s Volunteer Service Unit (VSU) Program. On July 1, 2018, enhancements to the program took effect. The changes are intended to assist KEHA in improving tracking of volunteerism, expanding recognition, and categorizing hours to better showcase the impact KEHA members have through their volunteer service.

The primary changes to the program include implementation of a category system for reporting volunteer service hours, a new tracking log to ease maintaining a record of service, and an enhanced recognition of service. Every hour of volunteer service is valuable, and the changes emphasize the importance of all volunteerism.

To learn more about the changes to the VSU program, use the links below.

• 17-minute video providing an overview of the changes (MP4 format)
• Presentation slides outlining the changes 
• Full description of the VSU program

If you have questions or need additional information, feel free to contact Karen Yerkey, KEHA Leadership Chairman, at kyerkey7@gmail.com or Kim Henken, KEHA Advisor, at khenken@uky.edu.