***4-H Program Brochure(click to learn more)***

Membership & Fees

In Douglas County, most 4-H opportunities are offered to youth in grades 4-12. 4-H members learn together in a club setting where volunteer leaders work with a group of youth all year to complete one or more 4-H projects.

Important Douglas County 4-H information

• The 4-H year begins October 1 and ends September 30.
• 4-H members and leaders must re-enroll each year.
• In Douglas County, we collect an annual fee from youth who join 4-H. The cost is $10.00 for the first project and $5.00 for each additional project. The Horse project is an additional $1.00. This fee helps cover the cost of accident insurance, project materials and mailings.
• 4-H volunteer leaders pay $1.00 for insurance annual except those who lead the Horse project where the fee is $2.00.
• All returning 4-H members and leaders are asked to re-enroll by December 31 each year. The enrollment deadline for the year and to participate in County Fair is May 15.
• E-mail Megan Ruhn or Laurie Miller at the Douglas County Extension Office for more information about 4-H membership.

Become a Volunteer 4-H Leader

4-H volunteer leaders are screened and trained adults who have enrolled with the Extension Service. They help young people become self-directing, productive, contributing members of society. They do this by presenting information provided by Extension and Oregon State University.

To get the process started, please call or stop by the Douglas County Extension Office. There are four important steps you need to complete to become a 4-H Volunteer Leader:

• Complete a Volunteer Leader Application Form
• Attend a 4-H Leader Training Meeting
• Criminal History Check
• Complete a 4-H Leader Enrollment Form (after you have received notice that your training and screening process was successful).

Last Update:  04/04/2008