Leader Training Series

The 4-H Leader Training Series is the official source of orientation and training materials for all 4-H volunteers in South Carolina. It is especially valuable for 4-H club leaders. Below are the topics currently offered. They can be viewed and downloaded as PDF files.

 

Section I: Introduction to 4-H

The ABC’s of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers (pdf 591kb)

There’s More to 4-H Than Clubs: 7 Ways 4-H Reaches Youth (pdf 447kb)

4-H Cloverbuds: 4-H for Younger Members (pdf 448kb)

 

Section II: Starting Your Own Club

How to Start a 4-H Club (pdf 617kb)

Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club (pdf 476kb)

Adopting a 4-H Club Constitution (pdf 534kb)

4-H Club Officers Make the Meeting (pdf 490kb)

Running a Smooth 4-H Business Meeting (pdf 494kb)

What Makes a Good 4-H Club Meeting? (pdf 448kb)

4-H Project Materials for Learning and Fun (pdf 462kb)

 

Section III: Enriching the Club Experience

Ten Steps to a Successful Service Learning Project (pdf 518kb)

Getting 4-H’ers Involved in Public Speaking (pdf 497kb)

Planning and Conducting a Successful Program or Activity (pdf 484kb)

Planning a Successful Field Trip (pdf 497kb)

Promoting 4-H and Getting More Members for Your Club (pdf 554kb)

How to Write a News Release (pdf 489kb)

How Effective is Your 4-H Club? A Checklist for Success (469kb)

 

Section IV: Understanding Youth and Their Needs

Learn by Doing the 4-H Way (pdf 550kb)

Making Learning Fun (pdf 496kb)

Recognizing Your 4-H Members’ Achievements (pdf 478kb)

Positive Discipline for Children (pdf 478kb)

Valuing Differences, Celebrating Diversity (pdf 469kb)

 

Section V: Volunteers and 4-H Program Management

Liability of 4-H Volunteers (pdf 491kb)

4-H Club Treasuries (Draft version)

4-H Fundraising (Draft version)

 

Be sure to speak with your county 4-H staff about volunteering for 4-H where you live. Contact your County Extension 4-H Office.

 

Written by Keith G. Diem, Ph.D., 2005.