{"id":6452,"date":"2019-08-28T12:06:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=6452"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T21:57:17","slug":"join-4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/join-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Join 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn What 4-H Can Do For Your Child<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H in Pierce County has something for every student from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Youth participating in 4-H activities will build confidence and learn life skills by participating in hands on activities. 4-H offers projects for all types of animals large or small, but we also offer projects in technology, shooting sports, government, culinary and textile arts, arts, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership is open to all youth 5 -19 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/about\/locations\/\">View other counties<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/learn-more-about-4-h\/\">Interested in 4-H and want to learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joining a Pierce County 4-H Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H Program Year is October 1 through September 30.&nbsp; Leader and Member Open Enrollment in Washington State 4-H is October 1 through July 31 of each year.&nbsp; Talk with your prospective 4-H club leader before you register online.&nbsp; After talking with your Club Leader, you can enroll at <a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\">4honline<\/a>.&nbsp; Go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/resources\/\"> Washington State 4-H Member Resource page <\/a>to find the Member Enrollment Resources tab which includes the 4HOnline Member Enrollment Guide.  Each animal project has a specific registration deadline for taking animals to show at fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding a 4-H Club in Pierce County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This list of clubs accepting new members may assist you in finding a club that will meet your needs.&nbsp; Please check back periodically, as it is constantly updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/pierce-county-4-h-open-club-list\/\">2025-2026 Open Club List<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information on Starting a 4-H Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/four-steps-to-start-a-new-4-h-club\/\">4 Easy Steps to Starting a 4-H Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Clubs Leaders must schedule an orientation before they start recruiting new members.&nbsp; New club leaders should complete the online training prior to the orientation date. Contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mike.seiber@wsu.edu\">Mike Seiber<\/a> to schedule a New Club Leader Orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/all-projects\">Washington State 4-H Project List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/start-a-club\">Detailed directions on how to Start A Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Become a Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove\u2026but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paraphrase from an essay, \u201cWithin My Reach\u201d by Forest Witcroft<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many volunteer opportunities available: volunteers provide leadership for projects or clubs, manage county or state events and activities, take programs into schools, and help with special interest activities. Volunteers are the core of delivering 4-H Youth Development. Volunteers support the 4-H\u2019s mission of teaching others and enhancing personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/for-volunteers-leaders\/\">How to Become a 4-H Volunteer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Volunteering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By volunteering for 4-H you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have fun with kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet new people and make new friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop new skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a leader in your community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a positive impact on the life of a child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover new abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive training and educational opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay young at heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on becoming a volunteer for the Pierce County 4-H Program contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:shelley.friend@wsu.edu\">Shelley Friend<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/member-resources\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Policies\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following groups are identified for special programs and activity participation within the 4-H Youth Development Program (age based on age as of October 1 of the current program year):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cloverbud<\/strong>: Ages 5 \u2013 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Junior<\/strong>: Ages&nbsp;8 -10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediate<\/strong>: Ages&nbsp;11 \u2013 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senior<\/strong>: Ages 14 \u2013 Less than 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hear what 4-H Members have to say about their project<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rk7jN4gLfLw\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tParent Perspective\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lba0o3w9lsc\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tCooking and Sewing Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JwM0ZqGwXrw\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDog Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NmxS8i7RHBY&#038;t=20s&#038;ab_channel=PierceCounty4-HVideos\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tHorse Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SPAqTc5Slnc\u202f\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tCat Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qHlx5HUAWGM\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tPoultry Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2XsiWFoQP_I\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRabbit Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qACxXZLh3B4\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tGoat Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SX51flRQ8hY\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSheep Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IXtX5yZj5Nc\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tAlpaca Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aqwcRuJDnE0\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tArchery Member\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card__wrapper wsu-per-row--3\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-card wsu-events-card \"\n\t\tdata-component-id=\"529dfbaecd3643da9210205b815a9817\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"16\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn What 4-H Can Do For Your Child 4-H in Pierce County has something for every student from Kindergarten through 12th grade. 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