Adult Volunteer Opportunties

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. Start your 4-H volunteer leadership journey by reading and completing these documents:

Columbia County Leader Enrollment Form 

Volunteer Service Application

Background Check Release Authorization

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 last training session for 2008-09 4-H year is April 9th from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Each session runs about 4 hours long and 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.

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.

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