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4-H Volunteers
 
Are people just like you.
Enjoy working with children.
Have a willingness to share their time and talents
with young people in the community.
Have fun.
Learn new skills.
Make a difference.

A 4-H Volunteer May Choose to:
• Be a Workshop/Special Project Teacher.
• Join an Advisory Group.
• Work with the Local or State 4-H Foundation.
• Be a Camp Volunteer.
• Join Activity and Project Committees.
• Be a Judge/Evaluator.
• Be a Group Project Leader.
• Be a Community Club Leader.

4-H Volunteers Receive:
• Training and Leadership Materials.
• Supervision/Support from Cooperative Extension faculty.
• Recognition for Accomplishments.

What Can You Share With Young People?
Teach Young People Your Hobby or Interest In:
Photography
Leadership
Animals
Plants
Fishing
Biking
Child Care
Nature Study
Drama
Community Service
Computers
Foods/Nutrition
Entrepreneurship
Woodworking
Fashion Design
Arts and Crafts
Double Dutch
Rocketry
And More!

Through Your Involvement Young People Learn:
Life Skills
Goal Setting
Leadership
Cooperation
Decision-Making
Creative Thinking
Communication
4-H Volunteers Provide:
Guidance for Youth.
Program Expertise.
Management Skills.
Time and Energy.
4-H Volunteers Help With:
Individual Events.
Short-term Projects.
On-going Group Activities.
Committee Work.

For more information contact 1-888-FOUR-H-CT or call your local Cooperative Extension Center.


 
 
Did You Know?

Over 6 million youth participate in 4-H programs in the
United States.

4-H Camps

is where learning for
living is fun!

Connecticut has seven
4-H Fairs or Festivals
held throughout the year.