Volunteers play a vital role in the ongoing growth and development of those in the 4-H Youth Development program. The following resources are designed to help make your job as a 4-H volunteer easier and provide the fundamental skills any good mentor needs.

Volunteer Resources

These resources cover Volunteer Research and Knowledge & Competencies, a framework through which 4-H volunteers develop competencies in the elements of 4-H Youth Development and personal readiness.  The resources were developed under the Cooperative Extension System and are made available with their permission.
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Top Volunteer Resources

• 4-H Record Keeping
• The ABC's of 4-H
• 4-H Mission, Pledge, Motto & Slogan

USDA/NIFA Resources

• Use of the 4-H Name & Emblem - Find guidelines for use of the 4-H Name and Emblem here along with other useful information.
  
  
• 4-H Policy and Program Fact Sheets - View 4-H Policy and Program Fact Sheets, including topics about: 4-H Club Design, 4-H Program Development, and Financial and Donors. Under the topic of Financial and Donors, you will find information about fundraising, contests, awards, auctions, etc.

Salute to Excellence

Volunteers are the heart and soul of 4-H. In an age when time is at a premium, 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge our volunteers' unwavering dedication to the 4-H Youth Development Movement.
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