4-H Volunteer Resources

Volunteer Resources

Important Tax Information for 4-H Clubs

All questions about tax information for duly authorized 4-H clubs and affiliated 4-H organizations should be directed to the respective state 4-H office.

Tax Related Fact Sheets and Materials:
  1. IRS 4-H Livestock Sale FAQs
  2. Livestock Sales, Auctions and Similar Events
  3. Fundraising: Private Support for the 4-H Program
  4. Raffles, Lotteries, Gaming and 4-H
  5. 4-H Fundraising, Sponsorships and Promotions
  6. Contests and Awards

For access to detailed information on any of these subjects, visit 4-H National Headquarters.

Cloverbud Resources

Children can begin 4-H at a very young age with the Cloverbud program.  Because they are younger, it is important to find activities suited to their age and skills.  All youth are encouraged to become active 4-H members and one of the best ways to start is by becoming a Cloverbud.  Additional resources can be found at:

Club Officer Training and Installation Ceremonies

Members have a critical role in the leadership of the 4-H club.  The President, Secretary, and Treasurer are generally responsible for running the meetings and ceremonies.  Additional Resources can be found at:

Ways to Serve Your Community Through 4-H

As the 4-H motto states, we are all striving to make the best better.  One way to do this is through community service.  There are many organizations that provide opportunities for clubs to help their communities.  Community service offers several benefits to youth beyond plaques and trophies.  Youth can have a significant impact on the community and it is important to encourage community service.  Additional resources can be found at:

Engaging Youth with Special Needs

Youth from many backgrounds,and are involved in 4-H.  With the understanding of each youth, volunteers can help to make the 4-H program a positive activity for all who wish to participate.  Click here to learn how to involve youth with disabilities.  Additional resources can be found at:

4-H 101: Organization Basics

Are you a new advisor? Are you unsure of how a club should be managed?  Are you looking to improve your meetings?  Take a look at some of these websites to learn more about working with committees and officers.  Having trouble getting your parents involved with your club?  Additional resources can be found at:

Fundraising

While 4-H is inexpensive for youth, sometimes extra funds are needed to give financial support to your members for camps, projects, booths and other activities that may arise.  There are several fundraising activities and strategies that have been developed to make fundraising easier for you and for your club.

New 4-H Volunteer Orientation

The first step in becoming a volunteer is to find your local Cooperative Extension Systems Office. When becoming a volunteer, there is a lot to learn in order to become a successful volunteer.  Additional resources can be found at: