Discover the world together... be a 4-H volunteer
Whether you want to be a club leader or work with kids on a short-term project, there's a role for you in 4-H.
"When adults take time to help young people through 4-H, they exert an enormous, positive influence on the lives of youth."
-Retired General Colin Powell
Adults and youth spend time together, learning new skills, developing hidden talents, making new friends, and having fun. Flexibility to fit your interests. Do you like birdwatching, cooking gardening, photography, or working with animals?
Scroll down to find out "How to become a volunteer".
Who:
Adults of all ages who want to share their knowledge and talents with young people through a quality youth development program.
What:
Adults and youth spend time together, learning new skills, developing hidden talents, making new friends and having fun. Flexibility to fit your interests. Do you like birdwatching, cooking, gardening, photography, or working with animals? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as a part of 4-H. You'll enjoy working with young people, and learn right along with them! Imagine the satisfaction of watching a young person blossom. The goal of 4-H is to help young people develop as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens in their communities. Adult volunteers who spend time with 4-H members are key in this process. You can help form the foundation on which productive citizens are built. 4-H volunteer leaders have many opportunities to acquire training, learn new skills, attend conferences, and meet people.
How:
Contact your County Extension Office for information on how to become involved in local clubs and groups.
E-Learning for 4-H Volunteers
Basic Volunteer Training Packaged and Ready to Go!
Steps in online training:
- A password is required to access the E-Learning for 4-H Volunteers online training. Submit online application to receive a password for training.
- Complete all four modules at your own pace.
- Your local County Extension 4-H office will be notified that you have completed the modules.
- Please note that once you get your password, the link you receive to begin training is faulty. Please return to this page and access the E-Learning site from the link above.
Links And Documents Of Interest
2010 New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum
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Registration Information
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2011 Western Region Leaders Forum (WRLF)
Come Cruise with Washington to 4-H Excellence The 2011 WRLF will be held aboard the Holland America cruise ship ms Westerdam; departing Seattle on Saturday, May 7; visiting five ports of call in Southern Alaska and Canada, returning to Seattle on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
Visit the 2011 WRLF website for details at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/2011wrlf/index.html
Promotional video: http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/2011wrlf/index.html
Workshop proposals are due by November 2010. They can be found at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/2011wrlf/rfp.html
4-H Leader's Association
The 4-H Leaders' Association is open to all enrolled adult 4-H leaders. Click on the following link for more information:
Executive Board
Three 4-H leaders from each of the four Extension 4-H districts will be selected by an application process (application may be submitted by the applicant or by the county agent with permission of the applicant) to serve on the Executive Board of the New Mexico State 4-H Leaders' Association. The tenure of the Executive Board members will be three years. One third of the membership will be replaced each year. Executive Board members will begin their term at the meeting held during the annual 4-H Leaders' Forum.
Salute to Excellence 2011 Awards
Not available at this time.