Volunteer Opportunities

Steps to becoming a new 4-H volunteer/leader

Adult volunteer leaders are the core group of successful 4-H programs. As a 4-H volunteer leader, you play a key role in helping young people grow as individuals, acquire new knowledge and skills, and become active members of their communities.

Here are a few of our enrollment and registration guidelines to help answer some frequently asked questions.

Potential leaders must attend a training session. The 2012-13 dates are Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 6 PM to 9:30 PM; Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM; or Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 6 PM to 9:30 PM.  Pre-registration is required. Each session is held at the Columbia County Office, OSU Extension Service, 505 N Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens. Other requirements:

• Complete the 4-H Leader Enrollment Form and other necessary documents.
• Have all reference requests returned to the 4-H office (references cannot be family members or relatives).

When all requirements are completed and your background information has been processed, you will receive a letter from the Columbia County 4-H agent. If you are approved as a volunteer leader, you are ready to start your 4-H club.

As a leader, you will have the personal satisfaction and pride of knowing you have contributed significantly to the personal development of our Columbia County youth.

Once you are a Columbia County 4-H Leader you are a part of our Columbia County 4-H Leaders Association.

Have questions?  Please contact the 4-H office at 503-397-3462 or email Kara. Our office hours are Monday through Friday; 8 AM to 5 PM, we are closed during the lunch hour on Friday's from Noon to 1 PM.