| Our mission | 4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. |
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University of Nevada, Reno Extension 4-H Youth Development
| Ways to help | ChaperoneA chaperone leads a group of youth at 4-H Camp, or state and national leadership conferences or contests.General or Organizational LeaderA 4-H club team, general or organizational leader provides overall leadership to the club, oversees the group structure and operation, while serving as the club's contact with Extension employees and the 4-H Council. They coordinate members, parents and other leaders. 4-H club leaders act as individuals, a team or a group of people, each of whom fill specific roles and responsibilities. The team can also be a youth-adult partnership.Short-Term VolunteerA short-term volunteer teaches a special interest program, such as babysitting, first aid or flower arranging, and/or assists a 4-H group with a special project.Teen, Junior, or Youth LeaderA teen, junior or youth leader is an older 4-H member who develops leadership skills by teaching other 4-H members. Teen leaders gain experience teaching, working with others and taking on responsibilities under the guidance of an adult volunteer.Project LeaderA project leader teaches members in a specific project area, such as rabbits, computers or fashion review. You can expect to spend 1-2 hours of preparation time for every 1 hour of club or project activity. Leaders' meetings or other training may be held for 1-2 hours each month.Resource LeaderA resource leader serves as a resource to leaders or members in a specific project or activity area.Activity LeaderAn activity leader helps members plan and conduct group activities such as community service, recreation, fundraising or drama. You can expect to spend 1-2 hours of preparation time for every 1 hour of club or project activity. Leaders' meetings or other training may be held for 1-2 hours each month.Afterschool or School Enrichment VolunteerAn afterschool or school enrichment volunteer teaches 4-H curriculum, such as gardening, science or arts and crafts, to an Afterschool group or school class(es).Other Opportunities4-H volunteers can serve on camp planning committees and leaders' councils, teach workshops, raise funds, recruit new members or volunteers, judge at fairs and contests or organize events. 4-H is flexible and can be suited to a variety of lifestyles. |
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| How you help | Volunteering is a privilege. All you need is the time and interest to help kids explore and chart positive futures. No previous experience in 4-H is necessary to be a volunteer. Volunteers offer the nurturing, vision, commitment, skills, creativity, dedication and wisdom that can significantly impact the development of young people.. |
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| About us | For more than 90 years, Extension has administered a 4-H program in Nevada, part of one of the largest youth organizations in the U.S. 4-H is a learn-by-doing life-skills program that teaches youth communication, self-concept, team-building, problem-solving, decision-making, self-responsibility, conflict resolution, aspiration-building, goal-setting, community leadership and career development. The youth learn through projects, in or after school, in a variety of subjects ranging from animal science to nutrition, leadership, public speaking, horticulture and other science and technology programs. Through these projects and interactions with other youth and leaders, 4-H youth learn how to make good choices, feel good about themselves, think critically and become leaders. |
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