Being in a 4-H club provides important opportunities for youth to learn subject matter and life skills while working with a caring adult and other youth. Once youth are 4-H members, they become eligible for a variety of benefits of belonging to 4-H, including awards, trips, special events, etc. Of course, it's meant to be fun for the kids and the leaders too!
Most 4-H clubs are led by volunteers, which may include staff in after school sites, military installations, etc. Staring a 4-H club isn't difficult and you are encouraged to seek help from parents or other volunteers. Barb Dunn Swanson and Jody Terry can assist you in developing a club where you live.
Here are the basic steps for starting a club:
1. Contact us here at the Randolph County Cooperative Extension office
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, or call us at 318-6000
2. Attend volunteer leader training and fill out a Volunteer Application form. We conduct a background check and screen all our volunteers.
3. Obtain county and state 4-H policies and guidelines about membership requirements, etc.
4. Assess needs and interests of youth, parents, and the community
5. Recruit potential members
6. Conduct organizational meeting
7. Recruit project leader(s) and distribute 4-H curriculum/project materials.
8. Complete & submit enrollment forms and appropriate reports
If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please contact us today at 318-6000.
Helping to make the best better with programs like 4-H in Randolph County.
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