Volunteering for 4-H

There are many ways to volunteer in 4-H.   Volunteers are critical to reach more youth and offer a variety of 4-H projects, events, and activities.  Here are some examples of the many ways you can volunteer to help 4-H in the county:

 

You can serve as a:

· 4-H club leader or helper

· Coach to train 4-H youth for 4-H competitive shows and contests

· Judge for 4-H awards and contests

· Organizer or helper for county 4-H educational or fund raising events

· Teacher for 4-H school enrichment programs

· Trainer for other 4-H volunteers in his or her area of expertise

· Project expert for a 4-H club

· Seeker or co-writer of grant proposals to help fund 4-H programs

· Organize annual 4-H awards program/dinner

· Recruiter of 4-H clubs and leaders in a section of the county

· Chaperone for 4-H trips or conferences

· Writer of 4-H news releases

· Photographer for 4-H activities and events

· Web developer or contributor

· Co-writer or co-publisher of a county 4-H newsletter

· Designer or distributor of 4-H promotional materials

· Representative or speaker on behalf of 4-H at local service clubs, County Council meetings, etc.

 

If you are an adult interested in volunteering in 4-H, contact the county Extension/4-H office at the number listed below.  For more detailed information about 4-H and resources for 4-H volunteers, visit the state 4-H web site.

 

4-H has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for youth.  Therefore, all 4-H volunteers complete a screening and orientation process before being appointed.

 

All prospective volunteers complete a 4-H Volunteer Registration Form and a Clemson Extension Volunteer Status Form, which includes an authorization for a background check and a request for references.

 

1. All volunteers then participate in an orientation using the Leader Training Series.

 

2. When all requirements are satisfied, volunteers are appointed to their roles by the county 4-H agent.

 

4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, a nationwide partnership of federal, state, and county governments, and the private sector.  4-H Youth Development programs are offered on an age-appropriate basis to all youth, ages 5-19, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status.

Oconee County 4-H Youth Development Program