Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities for volunteering in 4-H. Some possibilities include:

* Leading a club

* Teaching youth

* Teaching adults

* Coaching youth on presentations

* Serving on committees

* Writing news articles

* Organizing events and activities

* Making displays

* Chaperoning overnight trips

* And many others

People volunteer for 4-H for many reasons. One obvious benefit for parents is spending time with and being a positive role model for their children. Other benefits volunteers say they enjoy are:

* enhanced self-esteem

* leadership skill development

* job related skill development

* social opportunities

Volunteers helping volunteers is what makes the 4-H Volunteer network across North Carolina strong.

The process for becoming a volunteer is quite simple. It goes like this:

1. Fill out a 4-H Volunteer Application

2. Read and sign the North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior Guidelines

3. Schedule an interview to discuss current volunteer opportunities

*For application forms e-mail the Chatham County 4-H Office or call 919-542-8202.

What the Cooperative Extension Service agrees to provide you is:

1. A suitable and meaningful job description

2. Orientation and training to perform the role.

3. Involvement in planning and decision making

4. Opportunities for personal growth.

5. Feedback on performance.

6. Recognition for contributions