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People volunteer with 4-H for many reasons. One obvious benefit is to help guide and mentor our country’s future citizens and leaders. Volunteers also develop new leadership skills, meet new friends, and have great adventures.
Adult volunteers play an important role in 4-H youth education programs. They coordinate local community clubs and help to plan and conduct local, regional, state, and national 4-H events.
4-H volunteers help 4-Hers to:
- Learn by doing
- Develop leadership and life skills
- Make new friends
- Give back to the community
- Build connections with others
- Prepare, do, and share.
Ready to get started? Contact your local Cooperative Extension office today to learn about becoming a 4-H volunteer.
Volunteer Spotlight
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| Tira Wiley: Successful New Urban 4-H Volunteer |
Last year, Tira Wiley took the initiative to start a New York Life Youth in Governance 4-H club for her community at McDonough, a public housing site in St. Paul, Minn. At first, Wiley didn’t feel she had the necessary experience or tools to work with youth. However, thanks to the support of 4-H training and partners, she has gained many skills and flourished as a leader for the youth in the community. |
Volunteer News
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| Monsanto Representative, Tony Baumgertner, Greets ND 4-H Volunteers | Tony Baumgartner from Monsanto addressed 30 4-H volunteers at the North Dakota 4-H Adult and Teen Volunteer Project Training Meeting, South Central Region, held on Nov. 14 at Napoleon Public School in Napoleon, ND. | | Monsanto Representative, Brian Wischer, Greets ND 4-H Volunteers | Brian Wischer from Monsanto addressed a room of 30 volunteers at the North Dakota 4-H Adult and Teen Volunteer Project Training Meeting, Northeast Region, on Nov. 30 in Park River, ND. | | Monsanto VP, John Raines, Addresses NAE4-HA Conference | John Raines, Vice President for Customer Advocacy at Monsanto, addressed an audience of nearly 1,000 county, state and national 4-H Extension professionals and guests at the 2011 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference in Omaha, Neb. Monsanto generously sponsored the Awards Ceremony at the Conference which recognized outstanding 4-H programs and exemplary professional careers. |
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Grants & Fundraising
National 4-H Council does not necessarily endorse these opportunities but is providing information to help volunteers locate resources. Click on the titles below for additional information.
| Do Something Awards | The Do Something Awards (formerly BR!CK Awards) identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists and community leaders who have a significant social impact. The Do Something Award nominees and winners are the pivotal 'do-ers' in their fields' causes. Deadline: March 1, 2012 | | State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants | The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is currently funding service-learning projects between $25,000 and $100,000 that address the issues of access to higher education, financial literacy, community safety and natural disaster preparedness, social health and wellness, and environmental responsibility. Deadline: May 4, 2012 | | Scholastic, Inc Book Grants Program | Scholastic, Inc., through the Scholastic Book Grants Program, offers in-kind grants of 500-1,000 books to nonprofit organizations with quality literacy programs focused on serving the needs of at-risk children or families, particularly those living in inner city or rural areas. Deadline: Rolling Learn more about Scholastic Book Grants here. | | Pet Treats | Find out how to use 100% American made dog, cat and horse treats as a
fundraiser, including ways to support a local animal shelter. |
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