Volunteer
Being a volunteer
Our volunteers are an essential part of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
By volunteering, you are helping to grow the skills of 4-H youth, help them find their spark and become our future leaders.
Ways you can volunteer
Volunteering in 4-H is flexible and rewarding. Share your expertise and experience with 4-H youth in your community and collaborate with other volunteers . . . we all grow together!
4-H offers as wide a variety of projects as our volunteers are willing and able to offer to their community - a project needs to provide hands-on learning and can fall into many categories.
Curious if you can contribute? Check it out! https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Volunteers
Interested?
Contact:
Sierra Washington
Community Education Specialist, Plumas-Sierra 4-H Youth Development
530.283.6173 swashington@ucanr.edu
208 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA 95971
New Volunteers
Process to become a new 4-H Volunteer
1. Find a club
See our list of clubs to find one near you. You can also contact Sierra Washington at swashington@ucanr.edu in the Plumas-Sierra UC Extension office for help in finding clubs near you to start you on the process of becoming a volunteer. Contact the club leader to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available in the club.
2. Screening Process
All new volunteers must go through a screening process. Our #1 priority in 4-H is the safety of young people. We do all we can to protect young people and keep them safe while they are in our care. When you become a 4-H volunteer, you are part of the plan to keep our young people safe.
Please contact the Plumas-Sierra 4-H County Office for additional information and links to get you started!
Sierra Washington
Community Education Specialist
swashington@ucanr.edu
(530) 283.6173
Once you are approved, the fun begins! Thank you for joining our 4-H family!
Returning Volunteers
4-H has grown in California because of the dedication of our volunteers. Some of our volunteers have supported 4-H for 10, 20 and 30 years or more!
Re-apply annually by December 31
All 4-H volunteers must be appointed annually. If you are a current 4-H Adult Volunteer, to continue in the next year you need to re-apply and be re-appointed by December 31st to continue with no break in service.
Re-application process
The December 31st deadline has passed for returning volunteers. Please contact Sierra Washington for instructions and links to resume your volunteer service. swashington@ucanr.edu (530) 283.6173
Note: If you have a break in volunteer service
You have a break in service if you are not currently enrolled as a 4-H volunteer when you apply for the new year. Please follow the process for the New Volunteers when applying.
Resources for Volunteers
Enroll to be a 4-H Leader here
Find instructions on how to enroll here!
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