Denver County 4-H

Volunteering to support 4-H in the Denver area

Volunteers help make up the core of 4-H and are critical to the success of 4-H youth members. In Colorado, there are more than 8,000 volunteers who give their time, skills, and talents to help youth. These volunteers serve in a number of capacities. Some choose to help at summer camps, teach a workshop, or lead a club. Others chaperone events, lend their professional skills, develop lessons, or help at the county fair. As they provide hands-on guidance, worldly experience, and mentorship, 4-H adult volunteers also offer young people another critical component: a healthy adult role model who helps them grow their confidence and explore their dreams for the future.

Benefits of volunteering

In addition to growing and empowering youth, 4-H volunteers benefit from their involvement by:

  • Building new friendships
  • Forming connections with youth
  • Improving our community and making a difference
  • Gaining leadership skills
  • Building and developing new passions
  • Creating positive change in youth and community
  • Enhancing and growing their own skills as they help young people build theirs
  • Creating a lasting legacy
  • Sharing knowledge and expertise with new generations
Youth participating in a 4-H project with an adult volunteer
Youth work with horses as part of the 4-H program

Ways to volunteer

Whether you want a short-term volunteer experience or a long-term role, Denver 4-H has an opportunity for you!

  • One-time volunteering, such as helping out at a 4-H event or fair
  • Leading the youngest 4-H’ers — Cloverbuds in grades K-2 (ages 5-7)
  • Teaching a topic you know a lot about – once or regularly
  • Chaperoning a field trip
  • Leading a 4-H club

Who can be a volunteer and how?

Anyone over 18 who cares about making a difference in the lives of young people can volunteer. You don’t have to be a parent or an expert. You will need to complete a background check and attend basic trainings provided by Denver Extension.

To become a 4-H volunteer, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Become a Volunteer

A 4-H Youth Development agent will follow up with you about next steps in the volunteer selection process. This process includes an application, background checks, references, and online training modules. There is no charge to volunteers for background checks or the selection process.

Leading a 4-H club

Although we currently don’t have any active clubs in Denver we want to change that! You can learn more about starting a club and becoming a 4-H Club Leader on the Colorado 4-H website or by contacting us.