{"id":5336,"date":"2019-07-15T13:26:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T20:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/?page_id=5336"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:11:57","slug":"for-leaders-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/for-leaders-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"For Leaders &amp; Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"breadcrumbs\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\">\r\n\t<!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.2.0 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Asotin County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Asotin County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"wsu-article-header \">\r\n\t<h1 class=\"wsu-article-header__title\">\r\n\t\tFor Leaders &amp; Volunteers\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become A 4-H Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H programs reach out to kids and their families to build skills for life. Your time, knowledge, and heart for youth could make the difference in the quality of life in our community. Adult volunteers play an important role in the 4-H program. Volunteers coordinate local community clubs and help to conduct local, regional, state and national   4-H events. Asotin County Extension will provide you with the support and training you will need along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/volunteer.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer with 4-H! logo. \" class=\"wp-image-7840\" width=\"428\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/volunteer.jpg 551w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/volunteer-396x191.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">There are many ways to volunteer, just ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Help teach 4-H youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Help organize the club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Help officers and assist at meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Inform parents about 4-H<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to get new volunteers, so please call the WSU Asotin County Extension Office at 509-243-2009 to discuss becoming a volunteer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-dropshadow--low\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/join-4-h\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Join 4-H\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/join-4-h\/4-h-enrollment-fact-sheet\/\">4-H Enrollment Fact Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/for-leaders-volunteers\/\">For Leaders &amp; Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/asotin-county-4h-clubs\/\">Asotin County 4-H Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4-h-youth-families\/\">4-H Youth Programs<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Youth Programs\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4h_information_page\/\">Asotin County Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/teen-leadership-opportunities\/\">Teen Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4-h-youth-families\/asotin-county-youth-college-scholarships\/\">Youth College Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/4-h-camps\/\">Camps and Field Days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/4h-youth-development\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\">State 4-H<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu State 4-H\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/teen-leadership-opportunities\/state-opportunities\/\">State 4-H Teen Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/\">National 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/global-4-h\/international-exchanges\/\">Washington 4-H International Exchange<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=15bbcad7-4e8b-43eb-b301-bec219b144c3&#038;cat=idonate_campuses&#038;area=idonate_wsu_extension4-h&#038;utm_source=wsu-extension4-h&#038;utm_medium=wsu-link&#038;utm_campaign=asotin-county-4-h-excellence-fund\">Donate to 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\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>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are different kinds of 4-H leaders:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Club Leader<\/strong>: The main club leader and organizer who works with general club meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Leader<\/strong>: Works with members on their specific project work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity Leader<\/strong>: Responsible for one or more activities. Some examples are recreation, record keeping, public presentations or community service activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teen Leader<\/strong>: Works under the guidance of an adult. Helps with activities and events or helps members with their project work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Volunteers are valued by WSU Extension and the 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H volunteers and extension staff work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to join as an adult volunteer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How can I serve as a volunteer?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Certified Volunteers\n<ul>\n<li>General\/Organizational Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-H Service Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-H County Program Leader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource Volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-H Collaborators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Volunteer Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2025\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Introduction-Letter-2024.pdf\">4-H Volunteer Introduction Letter (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/asotin\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact<\/a>&nbsp;the WSU Asotin County Extension Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and sign the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/09\/New-4-H-Volunteer-Application-Forms-fillable-2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">New 4-H Volunteer Application Forms fillable (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit references:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2023\/09\/Volunteer-reference-form-fillable.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer reference form fillable (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete four E-learning modules EP14 Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a background check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Extension Office to schedule an interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register in 4-H Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Give Pulse account to log your volunteer hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Volunteer Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/all-projects\/\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/4-h-program-policies\/4-h-policies-and-procedures\/\">4-H Policy and Procedures Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/\">National 4-H Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/club-resources\/\">Club Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Boyd Hall on the Asotin County Fairgrounds is available for 4-H club meetings.&nbsp; To reserve Boyd Hall for a 4-H event, please contact Janice at <a href=\"mailto:jreed@asotincountywa.gov\">jreed@asotincountywa.gov<\/a> or call 509-243-2009<\/p>\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>BECOME A 4-H LEADER 4-H programs reach out to kids and their families to build skills for life. 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