It’s Volunteer Week and this week’s Special Agent Mom’s Podcast features Shannon Bergner — a Pratt County native and volunteer force! Celebrate service, heart, and hometown heroes.
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K-State Research and Extension and 4-H adult volunteers will be among millions of volunteers recognized for their contributions during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, 2025. National Volunteer Week is about recognizing the work of volunteers nationwide who give their time, talent, and energy to improve the quality of life for others.
Volunteers are a fantastic resource when we look hours given and the value of that time. According to 2023 data from Independent Sector, the value of volunteer time in Kansas is $29.69 per hour. Independent Sector calculates the value of an hour of volunteer time based on hourly earnings for private non-farm and non-managerial occupations, plus a 15.7% increase for the value of fringe benefits.
- Beth Hinshaw
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Special Agent Moms is your go-to podcast for tackling real-world challenges with practical, research-based solutions. Hosted by Robin Eubank-Callis and Jodi Drake, Family & Consumer Science Agents with K-State Research & Extension, this show offers listeners nearly 40 years of combined expertise in navigating family, community, and youth development.
Robin, based in Barber County, and Jodi, serving Pratt County, bring a wealth of knowledge from their roles in Extension and 4-H programming. Each episode covers topics that matter most to families and communities - think parenting tips, nutrition advice, financial strategies, and youth development.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, Robin and Jodi's down-to-earth conversations and actionable insights will help you to make informed decisions for a better tomorrow.
Got questions or suggestions?
Robin at (620) 886-3971
reubank@ksu.edu
Jodi at (620) 672-6121
jdrake@ksu.edu
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