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Leaders

Become a Grant County 4-H Leader

Volunteers are the heart of 4-H.

There are many roles and different levels of involvement, but it takes them all to support our 4-H members with a strong program. Positive youth-adult partnerships provide a safe environment, physically and emotionally. Here’s a quick look at what you may expect during the application process.

4-H Leaders.

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New Leaders

  1. Create a profile on 4honline.
  2. Fill out and turn-in Washington State University 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Application.
  3. Complete the Sterling Volunteers Background Check. (An invitation & instructions will be emailed to you.)
  4. Enroll in required 4-H Volunteer Training Course, Put the Child First online modules. Save/Print a copy of completion certificate for the Extension Office. Enrollment Key: GRANT4H
  5. Attend a New Leaders Training. Call Extension Office at (509)754-2011 Ext. 4313 to inquire about training dates.
  6. Create and maintain GivePulse account to record volunteer hours.

*Some projects require additional training (such as Shooting Sports and Food Preservation). It is mandatory for all of the above to be completed before participating in additional trainings.

List of requirements subject to change.

Any questions can be directed towards the Grant County WSU Extension Office by calling (509)754-2011 Ext. 4313 or emailing grant.4h@wsu.edu

Returning Leaders Annual Requirements

  1. Re-enroll and update 4honline after October 1st.
  2. Attend an Annual Program Update. (Contact Extension Office for Schedule)
  3. Keep Background Check Current. (Maintained by Sterling Volunteers.)
  4. Maintain and update GivePulse Account to record volunteer hours.
  5. Complete WSU Requirements

*Maintain any Specialty Certifications (Food Preservation, Shooting Sports, Etc.)

Volunteer.
Good vibes all around.

Leader Resources

Specialty Trainings

Food Preservation

Washington State 4-H Food Preservation Training is a series of five online lessons for 4-H project leaders leading the Food Preservation curriculum and activities. All 4-H Project Leaders leading Food Preservation projects and activities will need to have completed this training series to enroll. The training is free for 4-H Volunteers. Details and Registration.

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Shooting Sports

Shooting Sports Training (Required for Shooting Sports Project Leadership). Additional 4-H Shooting Sports Training for specific shooting sports disciplines is required for certified 4-H volunteers to lead 4-H Shooting Sports Projects. 4-H volunteers interested in leading shooting sports projects should contact Carolyn Russo, grant.4h@wsu.edu, 509-754-2011 ext. 4313. You will be notified when 4-H Shooting Sports Trainings are scheduled in WA or ID.