Volunteer Opportunities
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
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.
Becoming a Volunteer:
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
Are you interested in volunteering but just don’t know how?
4-H Volunteer Leader Roles and Opportunities:
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.
Project Leaders
Resources on a wide variety of major topics . . . from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines. To view all available projects here in Winnebago County, click here.
Lego Leader
The newly developed Lego project is looking for an additional leader(s). In order for this enthusiastic group to continue to grow in their team building and creativity thinking and engineering skill building additional youth or adult volunteer(s) are needed. All that is required is a passion for Lego’s and lots of enthusiasm. If you are interested, please contact MaryBeth at the extension office at (920) 232-1974
Shooting Sports Leaders
The shooting sports project is looking for additional leaders. More leaders are needed in order to expand the disciplines we offer. If you are interested in archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, air pistol or wildlife and ecology, and want to help with the youth, please see us. We will help get you certified to teach 4-H Shooting Sports. Let us know if you are interested. Please call Dave or Jackie Salm at 920-836-3861 or Todd Christensen at 920-685-6781
Summer Camp Adults
Summer camp adult volunteers help in positions such as Health Care Director, Dining Hall Supervisor, Crafts Supervisor, Nature Leader, Water Supervisor, Recreation Leader, and Camp Photographer. Summer Camp 2012 will be held July 11-14. Applications coming soon.
Winnebago County Fair Volunteer Opportunities
2011 Winnebago County Fair Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Dipper Committee – The 4-H Food Stand at the Winnebago County Fair
Volunteers are needed to help prepare, supervise, and close-up the 4-H Dipper, the 4-H Food Stand at the Winnebago County Fair, August 2-7. Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the fair for the following positions. If interested in volunteering, contact Rene’ Mehlberg at 920-232-1974 or rene.mehlberg@ces.uwex.edu.
4-H Dipper Delivery Supervisor
