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Welcome to Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development.
4-H Youth Development volunteers are valued partners in working
with youth!
The Possibilities are Endless
Volunteers In 4-H Youth Development Programs:
-Lead workshops to share knowledge with young people
-Chaperone field trips and leadership conferences
-Work in partnership (adults and youth) to lead 4-H clubs, activities
and events
-Help plan and conduct events
-Recruit other volunteers
-Develop and evaluate 4-H Youth Development programs
-Contribute through promoting and supporting 4-H
Links to Get Started
- 4-H Community Club Central - Discover resources and tools to start, strengthen and revitalize 4-H community clubs.
- 4-H Projects - Resources
on a wide variety of major topics . . . from art to woodworking,
from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines.
- Calendar and Events - Explore
events, state teams and other educational opportunities on the
state, national and international levels.
- 4-H Afterschool - Wisconsin
4-H Youth Development staff members are partnering with schools
and other community based organizations to improve the quality
and quantity of Afterschool programs.
- 4-H Volunteer USA
- You will find resources on working with youth, 4-H partners
and helpful links, tools and resources for 4-H Youth Development
volunteers.
- Project Leader Training - Statewide leader trainings are offered at various times and locations around the state. Check this site to see what is coming soon.
- Youth in Governance -
Youth and adults working together in positions of authority to make decisions and take action to strengthen organizations, communities, and our democratic society.
General Information
How to Volunteer
Volunteering is a privilege. All that's needed is a desire to provide
quality educational programs and experiences with youth. Previous
4-H Youth Development experience is not necessary. For more information,
contact the 4-H Youth Development staff member at your County
UW-Extension Office.
All 4-H Youth Development Volunteers working with youth are required
to complete the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Protection program, which includes:
- a background check for arrest and conviction records;
- participation in a volunteer orientation program; and
- annually signing the
Volunteer Behavior Expectations form.
4-H Volunteer Leader Roles
In 4-H, most volunteers lead projects for a local year-round club
or short-term 4-H group. But there are many ways that volunteers
get involved.
Special Opportunities
- Wisconsin 4-H Adult Leader Council
- The Wisconsin 4-H Adult Leader Council (ALC) includes an adult representative
from each county.
A Executive Committee is elected representing 4-H adult membership by districts.
- Fall Forum- The Fall Forum is the annual meeting of the Wisconsin 4-H Adult Leader Council and the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Leader Council (YLC). The meeting includes informational, educational, business, and networking agenda items. Each county is represented on ALC by an adult volunteer leader. In addition a youth representative from each county is invited to Fall Forum. As part of the business meeting, the ALC elects the Executive Board. YLC holds their elections and business meeting.
- Volunteer Expense Form
- North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Forum - Join youth and adult 4-H volunteers from the 13 states and three Canadian Provinces of the North Central Region. It is a time of learning, networking, and fellowship.
- 2007 4-H North Central Region Volunteer Forum
- October 12-14, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Information is now available for news releases for participants. Forum evaluation will be posted soon.
- 2008 North Central Region Volunteer Forum - November 6-8, 2008. Columbus, Ohio. Keep watching this site for updates. Call for proposals are due January 15.
- 2009 North Central Region Volunteer Forum will be October 1-4, 2009 hosted by Nebraska. See you in Lincoln.
 2009 Chaperone Opportunities Information-Application (4 pages, 57KB) - There are many opportunities to get involved as a chaperone on the state level. (Space Camp, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Dairy Conference, National 4-H Congress)  2009 Chaperone Opportunities Information-Application (4 pages, 48KB) - There are many opportunities to get involved as a chaperone on the state level. (Space Camp, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Dairy Conference, National 4-H Congress) - Junior Fair Judge - Those with special skills in particular project areas may be interested in serving as a Junior County Fair Judge. The application can be found at the Wisconsin Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection link: http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/mktg/licenses/fair_judge.pdf.
Working with Youth
4-H Youth Development volunteers primarily work with 4-H members.
Volunteers have an important role in helping 4-H members grow and
develop.
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