Volunteers are a vital part of the
4-H Program. Adult Volunteers provide guidance at 4-H functions and share knowledge
with the 4-H youth. Volunteers are always welcome to any and all 4-H events,
learning opportunities are not limited to 4-H youth alone.
Organizational Leaders are responsible for a specific club. They schedule the
club meetings, find a space for the club to meet, and make certain that
information about opportunities and events reaches the club.
Co-Organizational Leaders are club leaders sharing the responsibilities of running a
4-H club, dividing duties and time.
Project Leaders are responsible for running a specific project that the
club is conducting.
Fairfax County 4-H Volunteer
and Leaders' Association - The County 4-H
Volunteer and Leaders' Association meets three times a year to exchange ideas
and receive first hand information and training from Extension staff and
resource people. The major goals of the Association are leader training,
support to 4-H Council planning committees and recognition. Numerous other
leader training opportunities and conferences exist on the district, state, and
national level, such as district Volunteer-In-Service, State Leaders'
Conference and Southern Region Leaders' Forum.
County 4-H Association - The Fairfax County 4-H Association provides guidance,
direction and support to the overall County Extension 4-H Youth Program and is
comprised of approximately 15 adults and teens. The Association makes an effort
to expand and review 4-H membership, participates in planning, development and
evaluation of programs and identifies resources for the County 4-H program. The
4-H Ambassador/Expansion Team works under the auspices of the 4-H Association.
The Association meets bimonthly on the first Monday evening.
Last Revised June 25, 2002
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Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, handicap, or
political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you are a
person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other
accommodations to participate in Extension activities, please contact the local
Extension Office during regular business hours to discuss accommodations 14
days prior to the event.
All 4-H Horse Program members of all disciplines must wear helmets that are ASTM approved for equine activities when mounted.