Grays Harbor County 4-H provides many opportunities for adult volunteers to act as thoughtful, fun mentors to our youth! Volunteering in the Grays Harbor County 4-H Youth Development Program is a privilege and requires the completion of a few simple steps.
Volunteer Interest Form
Unsure how to get started volunteering with 4-H? Fill out this Volunteer Interest Form and return to your club leader, or 4-H Program Coordinator to discuss volunteer opportunities that might be a good fit for your areas of interest, experience and time commitment. The Grays Harbor 4-H Council has information about potential volunteers roles that are available at https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/2024/09/4-h-council-seeks-committee-volunteers/
Steps to Volunteer with 4-H:
Please find the document with steps for new and returning volunteers.
Returning volunteers need to enroll annually and pass a background check every 3 years.
New volunteers will complete all of the following steps.
1. Complete and return the Grays Harbor County 4-H Volunteer Application Packet to the 4-H Program Coordinator
2. Complete the required volunteer education
- Visit the eXtension website to login and view the “WSU Put the Child First” video
(the Grays Harbor enrollment key is GRAYSHARBOR4H) - Visit the eXtension website to login and complete “4-H Volunteer Orientation Modules”
(the Grays Harbor enrollment key is GRAYSHARBOR) - Visit the eXtension website to login and complete “WSU EP 14 Protection and Safety of Minors Training”
(the Grays Harbor enrollment key is EP14GRHA4H)
3. Enroll in 4-H Online as a volunteer. You must complete all required enrollment information online directly at https://v2.4honline.com/.
Step by step instructions can be found here.
4. Complete a background screening from “Sterling Volunteers” after receiving a link.
5. Meet with us! Once you have completed these steps, we will work together to schedule an interactive, fun volunteer orientation workshop and if you are starting a new club we will provide a 4-H Club Kit. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/rgUttfPEuJ or contact Tracie. Additional information is available on the Grays Harbor County 4-H Facebook page.
We invite you to stay connected through the regularly scheduled 4-H leadership meetings, hosted via Zoom and in person at the WSU Extension office in Elma. These meetings will provide you with networking opportunities, a chance to ask questions and knowledge needed to achieve the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better.”
> The GH 4-H Council generally meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
> The GH 4-H Horse Council generally meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm. https://wsu.zoom.us/j/975732070
Additional resources for volunteers can be found online, click here to view!
If you have questions regarding the volunteer enrollment process please email tracie.hanson@wsu.edu or call the WSU/Grays Harbor Extension Office at 360-482-2934.