Member Leadership Opportunities
Here are leadership opportunities in Benton County 4-H.
Scholarships, Awards & Recognition
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Benton County 4-H Program Resource
Benton County 4-H Graduating Senior Scholarship Application
If you are a high school senior (2018-2019) in the Benton County 4-H program, there are several scholarship opportunities to help you pursue a higher education. Please review this document for the eligibility criteria.See More Resources:
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Benton County 4-H Horse Scholarship
If you are a high school senior and have participated in the horse program with Benton County 4-H, please review this document for scholarship eligibility.See More Resources:
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COUNTY MEDAL APPLICATION Benton County 4-H
COUNTY MEDAL APPLICATION Benton County 4-HSee More Resources:
4-H Member Leadership Resources
Junior Leader
Junior Leaders are those youth that help lead their 4-H club by organizing community service opportunities and completing projects with their adult 4-H leader. 4-H youth who want to develop their leadership skills can attend a Junior Leadership Training, which is usually held in January and February.
Teen Leader
Teen Leaders lead their 4-H club alongside an adult 4-H leader. Youth who are in 10th-12th grade are welcome to attend one of the New Leader Trainings, which are offered throughout the year.
County Ambassador
County Ambassadors are youth in grades 9th-12th. The role of a County Ambassador is to represent the Benton County 4-H program throughout the county. Duties will include working with a team to plan, coordinate and implement regular 4-H county events such as Information Night, Awards Banquet and Fair. Ambassadors may also be involved in activities such as: Know Your County Government, Farmers Markets and more! Applications are available in May.
Teens as Teachers
This program is for 9-11 graders who are interested in receiving training to teach elementary aged youth about nutrition, exercise and environmental health related topics! Teens will learn how to create and teach lesson plans while gaining leadership, public speaking, and facilitation skills while developing their confidence working as a team.
4-H Camp Counselor
9-12 grade youth can apply annually to be a Camp Counselor at the "Four Rivers 4-H Camp". Counselors gain invaluable job experience, learn about leadership and responsibility. 4-H Camp is held in late June/early July. Applications are due in February and Counselor Selection Day will be held in March. Selected counselors and alternates must also attend counselor training weekend in April at the Oregon 4-H Center. This opportunity is open to all youth regardless of their affiliation with 4-H. There are also positions for Junior Staff (college age students or older who work at camp and support counselors). 2019 Information
Benton County 4-H Program Resource
2018-2019 Benton County 4-H Member Enrollment
Please fill out this form if you are ready to start or continue your 4-H journey with Benton County 4-H.See More Resources:
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Formulario de inscripción para miembros de Benton 4-H
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Interested in 4-H?
Benton County 4-H offers a variety of programs for you to have fun, learn, and grow. Please fill out this form so we can learn more about you and find a program that fits your interests, budget, and schedule!See More Resources:
Statewide Resources
4-H Youth Development Program Resource
4-H State Ambassador Application
Please use this form to apply for the 4-H State Ambassador team. Applications are due to the State 4-H office by March 1st.See More Resources:
4-H Youth Development Program Resource
4-H State Ambassador Description
It is both an honor and a responsibility to be a 4-H State Ambassador because you are a role model to other youth and representative of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program. Please read this for more details on roles and responsibilities.See More Resources:
4-H Youth Development Program Resource
4-H State Ambassador FAQ
Please review this resource for more details on the 4-H State Ambassador program.See More Resources:
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4-H State Ambassador Recommendation Form
If you are interested in applying to be a State Ambassador, please give this recommendation form to a 4-H staff member or leader who is familiar with you and your work.See More Resources:
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Returning 4-H State Ambassador Application
Please use this form to apply to the State Ambassador program if you have been selected as an Ambassador before.See More Resources:
4-H Summer Conference Statewide Resources
4-H Youth Development Program Resource