{"id":796,"date":"2019-06-17T10:48:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T17:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/?page_id=796"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:01:59","slug":"join-4-h-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/join-4-h-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Join 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-small \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2020\/06\/4-HCloverBackground-1.jpg 1536w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1650px) 100vw, 1650px\"\n\t\talt=\"Green clover leaves background with centered text that reads \u2018Discover Yourself in 4-H\u2019 alongside the 4-H clover logo.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--dark-left wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-6a75afb53299f\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Join 4-H<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs \" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\">\t\t\u25cb <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Pacific County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Pacific County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4-H Brand Essence\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4vJ5Ab-uTDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who may join 4-H?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of WSU and the&nbsp;USDA.&nbsp; 4-H&nbsp;is open to all&nbsp;youth between the ages five (5) and nineteen (19)&nbsp;(4-H Age).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H&nbsp;Age is&nbsp;determined by October 1st of the current 4-H year.&nbsp; Youth who have reached their 5th birthday (before October 1st of the current 4-H year), through those who have not reached their 19th birthday (before October 1st of the current 4-H year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Have to Have Animals or Live on a Farm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope! 4-H members can explore any subject area that interests them! Project areas include, but are not limited to: Expressive Arts, Family Living, Environmental Stewardship, Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Engineering &amp; Technology and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 4-H member selects at least one project. A project is the subject that the member decides to learn about, make, or raise. Members choose projects that fit into their family, club, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding a 4-H Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific County 4-H has approximately 7 active 4-H clubs. It is important to find a club that is the right fit for your family. The Pacific County Extension Office can connect you with club leaders who offer projects in your interest area and let them know that you are interested in joining their club. The club leader will provide information on their club structure, meeting schedules, service projects, activities and more. This is the time to ask your questions! If you need assistance with finding a club or would like to start a new 4-H club, contact Extension Educator Toni Gwin 360-875-9331 or <a href=\"mailto:tgwin@wsu.edu\">tgwin@wsu.edu<\/a> . We are happy to help you get started on your 4-H journey! Once you have connected with a club leader about joining their club, your family will complete the enrollment process using the link and resources below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join 4-H as a Youth Member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a club that offers leadership in a project you\u2019re interested in. Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/contact-4-h\/\">WSU Pacific County Extension Office <\/a>to find a club or start your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide on a Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in as well as self-determined projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/all-projects\/\">Find a list of projects here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enroll in 4-HOnline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\">Access the website here to enroll online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get involved and Have Fun!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help? Please contact the Extension Office or take a look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/resources\/4-h-online-enrollment-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/resources\/4-h-online-enrollment-guide\/\">enrollment guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join 4-H as an Adult Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an adult volunteer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A volunteer is someone who devotes his or her time gratuitously to the WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program without expectation of pay or benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I serve as a volunteer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>General Club Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource Leader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Volunteer Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/contact-4-h\/\">Contact<\/a> the WSU Pacific County Extension Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and sign the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/for-volunteers\/volunteer-training\/\">WSU 4-H Volunteer Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete background check and submit references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Extension Office to schedule leader training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/for-volunteers\/volunteer-training\/\">Four Western Region and Child Protection e-learning modules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in <a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\">4HOnline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-top--small\"  >\r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-image wsu-spacing-before--small\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2014\/02\/Clover-with-transparent-background.png\" alt=\"4-H clover logo.\" class=\"wp-image-214\" width=\"127\" height=\"133\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-font-size--large\">More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/\">4-H Youth Development Program \u2013 Pacific County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/welcome-to-4-h\/\">Welcome to 4-H!<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/join-4-h-2\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Join 4-H\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/join-4-h-2\/starting-a-4-h-club\/\">Starting a 4-H Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/for-youth\/\">For Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pacific\/youth\/volunteer\/\">For Volunteers &amp; 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