Volunteer with 4-H
VOLUNTEER WITH 4-H
In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We recognize that every child has valuable strengths and can have real potential to improve the world, show what it means to be a true leader and create opportunity for all. Across the U.S., a network of more than 500,000 4-H volunteers provides caring and supportive mentoring to six million young people to help them succeed at home, in school, and in their future. In Virginia, Virginia Cooperative Extension supports volunteers through our offices in each county.
Why volunteer?
Youth need the time and talents adults can share with them now more than ever. The most important person in the life of a young person outside of their family is a caring and trusted adult who mentors, teaches and guides a child along the path of learning by doing.
Volunteer opportunities
Organizational Leader: A volunteer who manages and organizes a 4-H club.
Club Project Leader: A volunteer in a 4-H club who leads one or more project groups.
Club Activity Leader: A volunteer who takes responsibility for certain activities done by a 4-H club during the year.
County Leader: A volunteer that would do training and activities at the County level.
Special Interest (SPIN) Leader: A volunteer who encourages youth, including underserved families, to investigate topics that may not be typical 4-H projects.
Become a 4-H Volunteer Today!
Become a 4-H Volunteer today and help create life-changing experiences for youth in your community, county, and state.
Contact: Jennifer Fost
540-665-5699
Volunteer Application & Forms
- Online Application
- Reference Form (3 Required)
- Volunteer screening policy
Paper Forms
- 4-H One Time / Occasional Volunteer Form
- 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form
- Standards of Behavior for Virginia 4-H Volunteers
- Adult Health History Form
FAQ
Anyone 13 years of age or older may be a junior leader. These teens assist organizational, project, and activity leaders in guiding the 4-H club or by leading a club or project group on their own. Junior leaders also give leadership to county 4-H events.
That depends on the size of the club, how old the members are, time available by the adults, and how varied member interests are.
Your primary resource is the Cooperative Extension office in your county — the office secretary, the Extension 4-H agent, and other Extension agents can help you. Your name will be put on a 4-H leader’s mailing list. You will be invited to training meetings, where you will be given the materials you need to organize a 4-H club. Ask for the name of an experienced leader near you with whom you can talk or call on when you have questions. The Virginia 4-H handbook is an excellent resource of written information to guide the 4-H leader. In addition, county and state 4-H leader training sessions are held throughout the year.
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Location:
Frederick County Extension
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: 540-665-5699
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