4-H Runs on Volunteer Power
We are glad you looked us up! The 4-H program reaches out to kids and their families to build skills for life. Check us out! 4-H has a hundred different hands-on projects to offer.
Your time, knowledge and heart for youth could make a big difference in the quality of life in your community. Washington State University Extension will provide you the support and training you’ll need along the way. You will be a valued partner in helping grow kids. Click here to find your local WSU Extension 4-H contact.
- To think about volunteering for 4-H, we suggest this quick e-training as an orientation.
- There are many ways to volunteer, see what opportunities are available.
- To get started, you can apply to volunteer in 4-H.
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2011 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees Nancy Franke, Don Ballard and Jan Bond. The three Snohomish County residents were honored for their exemplary club leadership and numerous volunteer leadership positions at the 4-H Leaders Forum in Ellensburg in October. More than 170 people have been inducted into the State 4-H Hall of Fame since its inception in 2001.
Why Do You Volunteer With 4-H?
Jim Luty, president King County 4-H Horse Program
I learned at a young age what a positive influence an adult can have on youth. When I was 11and at Boy Scout Camp my father passed away from a heart attack. While this was a devastating time in my life I learned that I was not alone. My Scoutmaster and many others took it upon themselves to be there for me and made sure I had the support I needed which made growing up without my dad easier. The only thing they asked of me is when I grew up and had kids was to get involved in a program and be a positive role model.
4-H has had a huge impact on my daughter’s life. She is a much more confident and assertive person because of it. So, it was an easy decision to become involved and try to ensure that every person who is involved in our program has a great experience.
I’ve been a 4-H volunteer for seven years. Every day I am involved I get something positive out of it which makes it even easier to give back. My goal is always to try to make our programs both challenging and fun. A couple of my accomplishments that I am most proud of have been starting up a Working Rancher Program in King County and putting together our end of year Camp Out at the Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum. It is so much fun to watch a child accomplish things that they never imagined they could.