{"id":332,"date":"2016-02-10T21:07:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T21:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/?page_id=332"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:44:59","slug":"volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 3840w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\"\n\t\talt=\"&quot;&quot;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--light wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-69d2df7e95065\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Volunteer Resources <\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/give-pulse-volunteer-hours\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReport my 4-H Volunteer Hours\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><strong>We are glad you are considering being a volunteer with 4-H!&nbsp;<\/strong> The 4-H program reaches out to kids and their families to build skills for life. Check us out! 4-H has a hundred different hands-on projects to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <em><strong>time<\/strong><\/em>, <em><strong>knowledge<\/strong><\/em>, and <strong><em>heart<\/em><\/strong> for youth could make a big difference in the quality of life in your community. Washington State University Extension will provide you the support and training you\u2019ll need along the way. You will be a <em><strong>valued partner<\/strong><\/em> in helping grow kids. Find your local <a href=\"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/about\/locations\/\">Extension Office<\/a>  to learn more about how to become a volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you have to offer, we have a place for you. Our volunteer opportunities range from a one-time experience to an on-going relationship between you and 4-H. These opportunities are available at the club, county, or 4-H administrative level. We match your skill and preferred interests with our needs. Others may lean towards participating at county events for one or more days throughout the year. There are also on-going opportunities to lead a group of young people in an interest area or in the club setting. Your skills and talents are very much needed to assist our young people as they grow and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a 4-H volunteer, you will become affiliated with our state\u2019s land grant university, Washington State University. You instantly have the resources of WSU Extension at your fingertips. Additionally, you enjoy the benefit of WSU liability coverage and L &amp; I coverage should you be injured while volunteering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-5\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Becoming a 4-H Volunteer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete a Volunteer Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an in-person, phone or zoom interview with WSU 4-H Staff <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an in-person or on the phone interview with a WSU 4-H Staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and pass a national criminal background check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all in-person and online training requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a profile on 4-H Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to volunteer with a specific Club, contact that Club leader and they will let you know the best ways to help their Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are open to participating with any Club that needs adult support contact the 4-H Office and we will put you in touch with specific clubs based on your location, interest and availability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of 4-H Volunteers <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Club Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Assumes primary responsibility for the club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists members and other volunteers to enroll in 4H Online and select projects, and to meet all required deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps members understand and practice parliamentary procedure <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds youth leadership within the club (helps organize the election of officers, partners older members with younger ones, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists members plan, carry out, and evaluate their yearly 4-H program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaches demonstration\/public presentation skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides guidelines and examples for completing the 4-H Record Book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consults, and uses as appropriate, 4-H curriculum to teach leadership skills or other relevant topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Leader <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Helps members to: identify project goals, create plans to reach them, and understand<br>project requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consults, and uses as appropriate, 4-H curriculum to teach project skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holds project meetings to help members learn and to complete their 4-H projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports 4-H members in successfully completing their 4-H year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaches judging skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps members with the project section of their record book, if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resource Leader <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Serves as a source of expertise\/adviser for a Club, example a professional photographer who gives a 1 day photography workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serves as a source of expertise\/adviser for a Club, example a professional photographer who gives a 1 day photography workshop. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are glad you are considering being a volunteer with 4-H!\u00a0 The 4-H program reaches out to kids and their families to build skills for life. 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