A Focused Interview Study of 4-H Volunteer Performance Appraisals

Authors

Bob Peterson, The University of ArizonaFollow
Daniel A. McDonald, University of ArizonaFollow

Volume

47

Issue

5

Abstract

This article describes a focused interview study used to identify effective volunteer performance appraisal criteria from the perspective of the volunteer, including methods, approaches used, purpose of performance reviews, and criteria. Participants in the study were recruited from among the certified 4-H volunteers enrolled in the Arizona 4-H Youth Development Program. The article provides a method that can be used to identify trends, concerns, and potential outcomes of 4-H volunteer performance appraisals.

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Recommended Citation

Peterson, B., & McDonald, D. A. (2009). A Focused Interview Study of 4-H Volunteer Performance Appraisals. The Journal of Extension, 47(5), Article 20. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss5/20