4-H Youth Program
Be a Volunteer !

Why Volunteer?

• To share your skills and knowledge with young people.
• To emphasize family and community.
• To help youth learn by doing.
• Youth need volunteers who offer support and encouragement as they learn by doing.

As a volunteer, you’ll receive

• Learning materials furnished through Washington State University and access to other support materials.
• Volunteer liability coverage at bonafide 4-H activities.
• Required leader training.

Ways to Volunteer

• General Leader of a 4-H club - assumes primary responsibility for a 4-H club/group. Meets at regular intervals with youth in a club format providing support, guidance, leasership, and direction.


• Project Leader - leads a specific project or curriculum within a club/group. A primary educator of skills and knowledge associated with a specific subject matter.


• Activity Leader - gives leadership to an event or activity within a club or short-term group.


• Resource Leader for a club - serves as a source of expertise, an advisor, or in another resource capacity.


• Resource Leader for the County - may assist the county 4-H program in one or more of the following capacities.
  • teaches a specific project or skill at a county workshop or short-term class.
  • helps with a county 4-H activity or event.
  • judges contests or activities.
  • promotes 4-H or assists with fundraising.
  • assists in the formation of new clubs.
  • recruits or trains new leaders.
  • assists with clerical/office skills, grant writing, or newsletter.

Complete 4-H Volunteer Application Forms available online, by calling 509-524-2685, or by stopping by the WSU Extension office at 328 West Poplar Street in Walla Walla. More information and required forms are available on the 4-H Leader Information Page.