How to Become a 4-H Member or Volunteer in Your County
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Contact your county 4-H Youth Development
Belknap 527-5475 Hillsborough 641-6060 Carroll 447-3834 Merrimack 796-2151 Club Locations Cheshire 352-4550 Rockingham 679-5616 Coos 788-4961 Strafford 749-4445 Grafton 787-6944 Sullivan 863-9200 - 4-H Membership
4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities for all youth between the ages of 5-18 ~ Cloverbuds 5-7; juniors ages 8-13 and seniors 14-18. The 4-H Program is open to all interested youth and adults regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, creed, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or veteran's status. Expectations for 4-H membership are a balance between 4-H project work, involvement in local 4-H groups or clubs, participation in 4-H activities and events, and working towards improving one's personal growth. You can enroll in 4-H anytime, but September and October start the 4-H year.
- What do I have to do to enroll my child in 4-H
Know the age requirement: youth need to be between 5-18 before January 1st.
Know your child’s interests.
Contact club organization volunteer directly by calling your county 4-H office for their number.
Fill out required member enrollment form.
Select projects.
- Minimum Yearly Member Requirements
Officially enroll and complete one project and learning experience annually (minimum 6 hours).
Regular attendance at 4-H club meetings
Determine and set project goals with leader and volunteer assistance.
Participate in a community service citizenship, health/safety project and/or a communication project
- What can you do to participate with your child?
4-H is a family affair offering opportunities where child and parent participate with many common interests which lead to strengthening family ties. Think about serving as a resource volunteer by completing the application and screening process.