Volunteers
Be a difference maker for kids in your community.
4-H needs positive, caring, dedicated volunteers. We need you. Volunteers help young people feel free to be themselves and accept challenges that promote growth. They offer windows into professional possibilities many young people would never experience outside 4-H. Careers are launched and lives are transformed through 4-H, thanks to people like you.
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
Volunteers complete a comprehensive screening process in accordance with Penn State policy. Volunteers work with their county 4-H educator to provide learning activities and mentorship to 4-H members throughout the program year. Explore the opportunities below to determine which volunteer role is right for you and apply to become a 4-H volunteer today!
Volunteer Roles
Club Leader
Serve as adviser to a diverse group of 4-H members who are usually located in one geographic area and enrolled in a variety of projects.
Project Leader
Share your skills, talent, and special interests in a 4-H project area, such as photography, community service, computers, or pet care, with 4-H members, parents, or special interest groups within the local club.
Short-Term Volunteer
A short-term volunteer provides leadership for an activity, assists with a program, or volunteers for 4-H events.
