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What is 4-H?

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

With more than 6 million members, 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States. Oregon State University 4-H Youth Program has connected thousands of local youth to engaging hands-on learning opportunities and supportive adult partnerships.

Linn County 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-19 (age on September 1 of current 4-H year: Cloverbuds 5-8, Juniors 9-11, Intermediates 12-14, Seniors 15-18) and volunteers that will play a key role in helping our young people.

The 4-H year runs from October 1st to September 31st.

For more information, please call our office at 541-967-3871.

Volunteer Continuing Education

As a volunteer, it is important to keep up-to-date on new information related to your project area. This year we are beginning a program to help you increase your knowledge as a volunteer. Beginning in September 2019, every Linn County Volunteer needs to complete at least one continuing education hour. Continuing education can include using webinars from eXtension or attending a state training such as shooting sports. Please contact Andrea if you have any questions.

Linn County 4-H Forms

Linn County 4-H Volunteer Leader Application Packet (in English): People wishing to get started as a 4-H volunteer leader must complete this packet and return it to the OSU Linn County Extension office.

Member Interest Form

Volunteer Resources

2022-2023 Oregon 4-H Financial Management Workshop (in English): A recording of our 2022-2023 workshop for clubs, committees, and associations to better understand the financial management requirements.
PNW 4-H Horse Judges' School (in English): This event is for all current and prospective 4-H Horse Judges and interested volunteers
The Safety and Well-being of Youth (in English): The Oregon State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all participants. This resource provides guidelines of best practices for guiding and mentoring 4-H youth.
USDA 4-H Volunteer Resources (in English): The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth program from the land grant universities' cooperative extension services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This resource contains great continuing education resources for 4-H volunteers.

4-H Military Partnership Resources

4-H Military Partnerships (in English): 4-H is partnering with U.S. Military branches Child and Youth programs to support 4-H clubs and programs for military connected youth.
Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure (in English): Oregon 4-H Military Partnership Brochure

Servicio de Extensión de OSU

Linn County 4-H