What is a 4-H Volunteer?

Volunteers and parents help make 4-H possible. Without 4-H volunteers and parents, the program would not have the mentors and leaders that 4-Hers need to learn the new skills that 4-H has to offer youth. With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills that can be taught to 4-H youth and shared with the 4-H program "to make the best better". Volunteers and parents are a major reason for 4-H's success in youth development. Since 1902, parents and volunteers have helped the 4-H program develop successful leaders, build young minds, and set the path for 4-Hers to take the world by storm.

Position Desriptions:

4-H Volunteer Pledge

"I pledge my Head to give children the information I can, to help them see things clearly and to make wise decisions.

I pledge my Heart to encourage and support children no matter whether they have success or disappointments.

I pledge my Hands to help children's groups; if I cannot be a leader, I can help in many equally important ways.

I pledge my Health to keep children strong and will for a better world through 4-H, for children's groups, our community, our country, and our world."


Upcoming Volunteer Trainings:

Volunteers should RSVP for a training at https://go.osu.edu/volrsvp

  • Wednesday, December 18 from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Rutland Building on the Meigs County Fairgrounds
  • Saturday, January 11 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at the Rutland Building on the Meigs County Fairgrounds
    • New Volunteer Orientation is from 8:30-9:30 AM

Club Leader Resource List

Enrollment Resources

General Club Forms and Information

New Club Resources

Officer Resources

Award Applications - Due to Extension Office July 24

Club Management Resources

Other Resources