Volunteer Tidbits of Knowledge

4-H Mission Statement, What is 4-H?, What can I do as a 4-H Advisor?, Volunteer Opportunity & the Benefits of Volunteering information may be found here.

4-H Mission

4-H Youth Development create positive environments for culturally diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable competent, caring and contributing citizens.  

What is 4-H?

4-H is a community of  young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

What can I do as a 4-H Advisor?

  • Teach specific skills to a group of youth
  • Facilitate leadership programs
  • Partner with youth and conduct meetings
  • Develop new educational programs and activities
  • Assist with day and overnight camps
  • Recruit new members and volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers serve in a variety of formal capacities in the Ohio 4-H program, including, but not limited to:

  • Community Club Advisor
  • Project Club Advisor
  • Cloverbud Advisor
  • School Enrichment Volunteer
  • Special Emphasis Volunteer
  • After-School Volunteer
  • Camp Volunteer
  • Advisory Committee

 Benefits of Volunteering

  • Opportunity to work with youth
  • Develop Leadership Skills
  • Contribute to the Community
  • Learn new skills
  • Opportunity to network
  • Meet new people in the Community

 

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