New Lincoln/Adams 4-H Volunteer Leaders
Volunteering for 4-H is a powerful way to positively impact your community, inspire youth, and grow alongside your own family. You’ll gain new skills, build lasting connections, and be supported by Washington State University’s resources.
You can make a difference in many ways by volunteering as a leader with Lincoln/Adams 4-H. Each role offers a unique way to inspire youth, strengthen your community, and share your talents.
Club Leader: Take primary responsibility for a 4-H Club. Guide members and teach life skills.
Project Leader: Lead specific projects or curricula within a club—for example, monthly craft project meetings.
Activity Leader: Organize special events or activities, such as inviting a horse judge to explain competition standards.
Resource Leader: Share your expertise in a subject area—for example, offering a one-day photography workshop.
The first step to becoming a 4-H Volunteer Leader for a current 4-H club, you will need to submit a WSU 4-H Volunteer application. This establishes your intent to become a 4-H volunteer leader and begins the onboarding process for Washington State 4-H.
After submitting the application, you will need to complete a background check with Sterling Volunteers. You will need to create an account with Sterling Volunteers and use the code Crapm4s to access the background check.
Returning Lincoln/Adams 4-H Volunteer Leaders
All returning 4-H volunteer leaders need to enroll with 4-H Online.
Remember to report you volunteers hours.
Required Trainings for 4-H Volunteer Leaders
All 4-H volunteer leaders are required to complete or update trainings modules. You need to create an account with Extension Foundation Online Campus to complete the required trainings. Once registered, you will have access to the training modules assigned to 4‑H volunteers.
WSU Put the Child First Training: enrollment key LINCOLN/ADAMS4H
Washington State 4-H Volunteer Orientation Modules: enrollment key LINCOLN/ADAMS
Washington State 4-H Financial Management: enrollment key LINCOLN/ADAMS
WSU EP 14 Protection and Safety of Minor Training: enrollment key EP14LIAD4H
4-H volunteer leaders need to update a background check with Sterling Volunteers every three years.
If you need further help with completing 4-H trainings or background checks, you can contact Julie Hartz.
Resources for Volunteers
- 4hOnline – instructions for the online 4-H enrollment system
- Volunteer Hours Reporting
- Lincoln/Adams 4-H Leaders and Members Resources
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