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Leaders

Become a Grant County 4-H Leader

Volunteers are the heart of 4-H.

Many roles and levels of involvement exist, but we all need to support our 4-H members and build 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 (and keep updated) a profile on 4-Honline, making sure to define projects. Complete and sign all consents, including the Adult Valuable Partnership Agreement.
  2. Complete and turn in the Washington State University 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Application. The application must have the names and contact information for three references (may not be from close relatives and at least two must be from a person over the age of 18).
  3. Participate in an interview with WSU Extension Office faculty, staff, or authorized representative(s).
  4. Attend a New Volunteer Leader Training. Contact the Extension Office at (509) 766-3181 to inquire about training dates.
  5. Complete the following online modules:
    • Four Western Regional modules
    • Child Protection
    • Protection and Safety of Minors
      These can be found online. The Enrollment Key is GRANT/ADAMS4H. Submit a copy of the certificates of completion to the Extension Office.
  6. Create and maintain a GivePusle account to record volunteer hours.
  7. Complete the criminal background check through First Advantage (formerly Sterling Volunteers).
  8. Any additional requirements that may be set by Washington State University.

*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 training.

* WSU may add additional training requirements at any time during the screening process.

List of requirements subject to change.

Any questions can be directed to the Grant County WSU Extension Office by calling (509) 766-3181 or emailing grant.4h@wsu.edu

Returning Leaders Annual Requirements

  1. Update your profile on 4honline after October 1, making sure to define projects.
  2. Attend an annual 4-H Program Update. (Contact Extension Office for Schedule)
  3. Keep Background Check current. The background check is good for 3 years.
  4. Maintain your GivePulse Account to record volunteer hours.
  5. Any additional requirements that may be set by Washington State University.

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

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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 must complete 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). Certified 4-H volunteers must complete additional 4-H Shooting Sports Training for specific shooting sports disciplines 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.