Leadership development

4-H grows future leaders. From teaching younger 4-H members to participating in regional, state, and national events, 4-H provides opportunities for young people to build life-long leadership skills.

Leadership development resources

Opportunities for 4-H Members: This publication describes opportunities and resources available to 4-H members. Includes information on club, county, state, regional, national, and international opportunities.
Leadership and Teaching Techniques: This publication provides basic information for 4-H volunteers on leadership and teaching techniques.
4-H Club Officer Handbook: This publication provides guidance for 4-H club officers on duties, planning meetings, and keeping and filling out important records and forms.
A Youth Leadership Guide for 4-H Club Meetings: This guide will help 4-H youth leaders plan and conduct engaging meetings. It offers examples and guidance on topics such as using committees, creating calendars, making agendas, preparing for and...
Leading the Way: Oregon 4-H Junior Leader Project Member Handbook: The 4-H Junior Leader project gives members opportunities to develop skills by taking on more leadership responsibilities.
Oregon 4-H Junior Leader Project: Adult Leader Guide: The focus of this project is for 4-H Junior Leaders to build skills and gain confidence while helping you in your role as adult leader.

Oregon 4-H Ambassadors

Challenge yourself to explore and build leadership skills! The Oregon 4-H Ambassador programs has two levels: County and State. 4-H County Ambassadors are outstanding 8^th-12^th grade members. Please contact your local 4-H program for more information including requirements and job responsibilities.

The State 4-H State Ambassador team is a group of 10-20 outstanding Oregon 4-H youth. 4-H youth in the 9th-12th grades who are interested in rewarding experiences and opportunities to develop their leadership skills can apply.

Ambassador applications are due in the Oregon State 4-H office by March 1. Applicants are interviewed at 4-H Summer Conference in June and the selection is announced.

For more information on the State Ambassador program, please review these resources and contact Roberta Lundeberg.

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...
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.
4-H State Ambassador FAQ: Please review this resource for more details on the 4-H State Ambassador program.
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.
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.

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