Join 4-H

How to join 4-H as a youth member:

• Find a Club:
  • Find a club that offers leadership in a project you’re interested in. Contact the WSU Whitman County Extension Office to find a club or start your own. Here is a list of current Whitman County Clubs and where they are located.
• Decide on a Project:
  • There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in and with self-determined projects. Follow this link to find the list of projects.
• Enroll in 4-H online:
  • Access the website to enroll online.
• Get involved and HAVE FUN!

Need help? Please contact the Extension Office or take a look at this enrollment guide.

How to join as an adult volunteer:

• What is an adult volunteer?
  • 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
• How can I serve as a volunteer?
  • WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Certified Volunteers
    • General/Organizational Leader
    • Project Leader
    • 4-H Service Leader
    • 4-H County Program Leader
  • Resource Volunteers
  • 4-H Collaborators

The Volunteer Application Process

• Contact the WSU Whitman County Extension Office
• Complete and sign the 4-H Application
• Have 3 reference forms completed- Office will complete
• Complete the E-Learning Modules- How to access eXtension E-Learning Modules
• Complete Putting the Child First Video- How to access eXtension Putting the Child First
• Attend face to face Leader Training
• Register Online
• Complete Background check with Sterling Volunteer- Office will send link