Who Teaches the 4-H Projects?
Projects are led by parents, volunteers and in some cases older 4-H’ers. Parents bring new ideas for projects every year, so the project choices reflect the interests of our community. We have many long-term volunteers who have been involved in 4-H much of their lives, and even when their own kids may have grown up still lend their skills and enthusiasm. High school age 4-H’ers have the opportunity to demonstrate their teaching and organizational skills as a junior project leader. All volunteers are required to complete County sponsored training and background checks. How does adult volunteering help 4-H members? An adult can contribute to the 4-H in many different ways. Many adults choose to help 4-H as a club leader, managing a club and allowing youth to pursue their interests with guidance. Others adults choose to help clubs with projects, lend their personal expertise, judge or chair exhibits at fairs, volunteer at different 4-H event, or even help the county agent with paperwork o
