{"id":340,"date":"2026-05-21T16:29:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T22:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=340"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:51:30","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer for 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Volunteer for 4-H<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer to help grow true leaders<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-H volunteer is many things, a mentor, advisor, teacher, coach, role model and much more. Most importantly, a 4-H leader genuinely cares about young people and wants to help them learn and grow. As a 4-H volunteer, you are important to help our youth \u201clearn-by-doing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone over 18 who cares about making a difference can volunteer! You don\u2019t have to be a parent or an expert. You will need to complete a background check and attend basic trainings provided by Chaffee Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more at COlorado 4-H<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg\" alt=\"A group of youth and an adult work together at a table building a small robotic model, with instruction papers and parts spread out in a classroom setting.\" class=\"wp-image-339 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteering-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1274\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A group of youth wearing headphones work on laptops at a table during a 4\u2011H National Youth Science Day activity, with two adults leaning over to assist in a classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-342 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg 1274w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-volunteer-science-day-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1274px) 100vw, 1274px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do 4-H volunteers do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-font-size\">\n<li>Teach young people important skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help plan and conduct events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in partnership (adults and youth) to lead 4-H clubs, activities, and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports and creates community service opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shares their knowledge and interests with young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chaperone camps, field trips, contests and leadership conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit other volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and evaluate 4-H youth development programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute by promoting and supporting 4-H<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0706528e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chaffee County application process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five* required steps to becoming a Colorado 4-H volunteer in Chaffee County:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">Contact Us form<\/a><\/strong> to begin the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the online application. The application will be completed through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/#\/user\/sign-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>4-H Online<\/strong><\/a>, our state 4-H database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive two positive references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the background check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an online 4-H orientation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*There may be additional requirements depending on the volunteer position that you are applying for.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have completed the five steps, you will be notified by the county Extension office that your screening is complete. Your name will be activated in 4-H Online, our state database. Upon being accepted as a 4-H volunteer, you will meet with your county 4-H staff to discuss volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are the Heart of 4-H! Thank you for sharing your time and talent with Colorado youth. 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