4-H Volunteer Opportunities

4-H Volunteer Opportunities in Onondaga County

What is a 4-H Organizational Leader?

Organizational Leader: Club Organizational Leader establishes and maintains a club structure that supports 4-H Youth Development activities for school-age youth in an atmosphere of belonging, respect, and positive experiences for learning life skills. Works with CCE staff, other volunteers and parents to encourage youth to become productive citizens and active in their communities

What is a 4-H Activity Leader?

Activity Leader - The activity leader is responsible to help members plan for and participate in one or more specific activities the club has included in its yearly plan. These include such things as community service, public presentation, special celebrations, trips, etc.

What is a 4-H Resource Leader?

Resource Leader - Resource leaders are volunteers who are selected by Cooperative Extension staff to aid, train and work with 4-H club leaders or members on a short-term basis. They have a specialization in a certain program area. Resource leaders often teach workshops or serve as evaluators at fairs and contests.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Different 4-H programs can utilize volunteers who can't make a long time commitment (like a club leader). Most of the following opportunities are a one-day commitment.

Public Presentations - needs volunteers for evaluators, room assistants, and sign-in. Usually held on the first Saturday of February.

Horse Bowl/Hippology- needs volunteers to ask questions, assist in rooms, and assist at stations. Regional competition usually held mid-March.

Volunteer Application form


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