"Connecting Youth, Parents, and Community in Ray County, Missouri"

An adult who works voluntarily with a group of 4-H members.

Yes.  Some adults teach members how to do things and are called "Project Leaders."  They usually have a special interest or skill, such as photography, clothing, or gardening.  Adults who help a group get organized and run its meetings are called "Volunteer Club Coordinators."  The same individual can be both a Project Leader and an Organizational Leader as long as they have the time and the interest.  Sometimes large clubs divide these jobs and have several Project Leaders and Teen Leaders to meet all of the interests of the 4-H members.

Youth Leaders are 4-H members who usually work under direct supervision of an adult leader to assist with a project or special club activity.

The number of leader depends upon the size of the club and the ages of its members.  4-H guidelines suggest a minimum of two leaders per club.  Clubs with an enrollment of 40 or more members have three to five leaders to share the workload and give individual attention to the members.

The County University Outreach and Extension Office can provide you with information on becoming a 4-H leader.  The 4-H Youth Specialist can discuss with you your interest in working with youth and your previous experience working with youth.  The University supports recognized volunteers and requires that all volunteers complete the Missouri 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form (LG636).  This ensures that everyone involved is provided with a safe environment.

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