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Become a 4-H Volunteer

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 (pdf) 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. View the Grays Harbor 4-H Council has information about potential volunteers roles that are available.

Steps to Volunteer with 4-H

Please find the document with steps for new and returning volunteers (pdf).

Returning volunteers need to enroll annually and pass a background check every 3 years.
New volunteers will complete all of the following steps.

Complete and return the Grays Harbor County 4-H Volunteer Application Packet (pdf) to the 4-H Program Coordinator
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)
Enroll in 4-H Online as a volunteer. You must complete all required enrollment information online. Step by step instructions are available.
Complete a background screening from “Sterling Volunteers” after receiving a link.
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 or contact Tracie. Additional information is available on the Grays Harbor County 4-H Facebook page.

More information

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.
- Zoom link for GH 4-H Council
The GH 4-H Horse Council generally meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm.
- Zoom GH 4-H Horse Council

Additional resources for volunteers

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.

Program Contact

Tracie Hanson, 4-H Program Coordinator
360-482-2934 • tracie.hanson@wsu.edu