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Johnson County
11811 S. Sunset Drive
Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061

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(913) 715-7000
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jo@listserv.ksu.edu

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How could you inspire the next generation?

With the new 4-H year kicking off there are many ways to get involved with  4-H. While many 4-H volunteer roles involve working with youth, others do not.

Here are a few of the ways you can volunteer:

Youth volunteer

boy greeting 4-hers A youth volunteer is an older 4-H member with the ability to function in any 4-H volunteer role. Examples include mentoring younger 4-H members, serving on a 4-H Committee, Camp Counselor, 4-H Ambassador, Junior Leader, etc.

4-H Committee member

A 4-H Committee member is an individual who contributes time, energy, resources, or talent to any 4-H sponsored committee.

Special emphasis volunteer 

This individual works with a 4-H group which offers a series of activities designed to meet the needs and interests of youth within a community.

Club leader

A club leader is an individual who works with a 4-H community or project club. The club leader's function is to assist the club's members as they plan the club's program, conduct club business, and enroll individually or as a group in one or more 4-H projects. They also serve as the primary liaison between the county 4-H professional and the club's membership, parents, and other advisors in that club.

Project leader

people at a food stand 4hA project leader assists 4-H members with project experience in a given subject matter area. Have a love for wood working and want to share your passion with youth? Contact the Extension Office to see how we can match your skills to club members that want to learn!

SPIN Club leader

A SPIN Club leader typically just requires a short term commitment. Whether your passion is sailing, robotics, community theater or ... whatever! 4-H SPIN (SPecial INterest) Clubs offer a new way for you to share your skills and knowledge with youth in your community. Please check out our SPIN Club page for more details.

Project/Event judge

judgeA Project/Event Judge helps by judging a specific project or event. The Johnson County Fair and 4-H Club Day are the two main events where judges are needed. At the fair, judges will judge a specific project. At Club Day, judges will judge the events that take place. For more information please click Johnson County Fair or Club Day to learn more about each event.

Although most people think that 4-H volunteers work with 4-H members, this need not be the case. A person or group may volunteer for 4-H by assisting Extension staff, other 4-H adult volunteers, by working on special projects, or by helping at the fair, camp, school enrichment or other events. 4-H volunteers may work in their home, at the Extension office, at a camp or fairgrounds, or almost anywhere.

Ready to learn more?

Contact your local Extension Agent to make them aware of your interest and abilities. We can’t wait to work with you to keep making the best better in Johnson County!

Source: https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/4-h/volunteers/opportunities.html