Volunteer Opportunities

Adult volunteer leaders are the core group of every successful 4-H program. 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:

Volunteer Application

Background Check Release Authorization

Steps to becoming a new 4-H volunteer leader
1. Potential leaders must attend a training session.  The next training session will be conducted in September, 2008, specific date and time to be announced at a later date.   Pre-registration is required. Each session runs from 6:00 to 9 p.m. in the Lane County Office, OSU Extension Service, 950 West 13th Avenue, Eugene:

2. Have all reference requests returned to the 4-H office.

3. Meet with Carolyn Ashton, Lane County 4-H faculty, for an interview.

4. Complete the 4-H Leader Enrollment Form.

When all requirements are completed and your background information has been processed, you will receive a letter from the Lane County 4-H Staff. 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 Lane County youth.