Becoming a 4-H volunteer not only helps positively develop the youth but also is a great growth opportunity for the volunteer as well. Below are the various capacity building opportunities for our volunteers to experience. Please be sure to contact your county 4-H team to learn about local training opportunities.
4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
Instructions for Online Protection of Minors Training
Background Checks for Volunteers Working with Minors: Frequently Asked Questions
Shooting Sports Leader Training - (check the NH Shooting Sports website for the current training information)
Leadership and Teaching Techniques - 4-H Youth Development
- Ages and Stages
- Developing the Whole Child - Your Task as a 4-H Horse Leader
- Experiential Learning Model
- Guidelines for 4-H Animal Show Judges
- What is Positive Youth Development?
- Working with All Youth in 4-H
Volunteer Resource Materials
- 4-H Volunteer Leader Handbook (printable version)
- 4-H Ceremonies (University of Illinois)
- County 4-H Record Guide for 4-H Leaders
- Getting 4-H'ers Involved in Oral Presentation
- Leader's Guide to Goal Setting
- Leader's Yearly Planning Guide
- Reducing Risk for 4-H Volunteer Leaders
- Working with All Youth in 4-H
Parent Resource Materials
- Goal Setting Guide for Youth
- Parent Involvement in 4-H Youth Development: A Guide for Leaders
- Parents: Helping Your 4-H'er Succeed
Internet Safety for Youth
- Are Your Selfies Affecting Your Chances of Getting Hired?
- How to Manage Your Online Reputation
- Teens, Social Media, and Privacy
- Preventing Bullying
- Recognizing the Warning Signs
- Immediate Intervention - one of the best defenses against bullying
