What is a 4-H Volunteer? 

Volunteers and parents help make 4-H possible. Without 4-H volunteers and parents the program would not have the mentors and leaders that 4-Hers need in order to learn the new skills that 4-H has to offer youth. With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills which can be taught to 4-H youth and shared with the 4-H program "to make the best better." Volunteers and parents are a major reason for 4-H's success in youth development. Ohio 4-H works with a variety of individuals, with differing interests, skills and abilities, as 4-H volunteers. Since 1902, parents and volunteers have helped the 4-H program develop successful leaders, build young minds, and set the path for 4-Hers to take the world by storm.

4-H Volunteers must adhere to the Ohio State University Extension Volunteer Selection Policies & Procedures

Position Descriptions: 

4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior


Becoming a 4-H Volunteer 

New Volunteer Enrollment Application, Due by January 31, 2026

Returing Volunteer Enrollment Instructions can be found here


Upcoming Volunteer Training (2025-2026): 

Volunteers should RSVP for a training at: https://go.osu.edu/volunteertrainingrsvp

  • TRAINING DATES TBA 

Important Forms (2025)


Volunteer & Club Management Resources

Ohio 4-H Volunteer Handbook

4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior

Advisor Policies and Requirements

Club Management Resources, Policies, & Procedures

Club Finances & Fundraising Guidance | Club Financial Management at a Glance

Cloverbud Resources


Volunteer Opportunities

Ohio 4-H Conference / 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon - Saturday, March 21st, 2026

  • Registrations & Payment due to Extension Office by February 2nd!

Serve on a county-wide 4-H Committee! Applications due October 1st.


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