{"id":495,"date":"2014-09-19T09:46:13","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T16:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/graysharbor\/?page_id=495"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:40:47","slug":"become-a-4-h-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/graysharbor\/4-h\/become-a-4-h-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a 4-H Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Interest Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unsure how to get started volunteering with 4-H?  Fill out this Volunteer Interest Form (pdf)<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Volunteer with 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please find the document with steps for new and returning volunteers (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returning volunteers need to enroll annually and pass a background check every 3 years.
New volunteers will complete all of the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Complete and return the Grays Harbor County 4-H Volunteer Application Packet (pdf)<\/a> to the 4-H Program Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Complete the required volunteer education\n