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How Can 4-H Help Your Kids? (video)
Membership
in the Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program is open to
youth in kindergarten who have reached their 5th birthday before
January 1 of the current 4-H year (October 1-September 30), through
those in the 12th grade or those who have not reached their 19th
birthday before January 1 of the current 4-H year. Special Education
youth older than 19 may be enrolled with the approval of the county
4-H agent.
To join
a club in our county, please call the office at (360) 676-6736
or email whatcom@wsu.edu.
Please include your name and the age(s) of your children and
what projects they are interested in participating in. Also,
include where in the county you live. Every year we offer several parent orientations to Whatcom 4-H. We recommend you attend this introduction to learn more about how 4-H operates. We will try and put you
in contact with a club that meets in your area. If you wish to
join a specific club please include their name in your email,
keep in mind that some of the clubs listed here have limited
or closed
enrollments.
If you
do not live in Whatcom County click
here for a map of Washington
State Extension Offices.
Be
a 4-H Volunteer
Thank you for
your interest in becoming a 4-H volunteer. You've just
taken the first step towards making a difference in the life of
a child. Whatcom County 4-H relies on over 200 volunteers to
deliver the programs it offers. Do you have some special talent,
skills, or interest to offer? Here are some different ways you
can help 4-H Make the Best Better:
4-H members (youth 5-19) are assisted by adults who are volunteer
leaders. Leaders help guide youth, organize the club, help club officers,
conduct meetings, and consult with member's parent or guardian. Different
leader positions include:
Project Leader: works directly with members, teaching them about
a specific project within a 4-H group/club. May also assist the
Group Leader.
Club Leader:
works within the 4-H group/club, helping members with organization
and meetings, assists all volunteers and keeps the
communication flowing between volunteers, parents, and members.
Resource Volunteer
Event Volunteer
Advisory Volunteer
Office Volunteer
Fair Volunteer
Call (360) 676-6736
or Send E-mail to whatcom@wsu.edu to
find a club to join or for information on starting your own club
Here are some
publications related to being a 4-H Volunteer:
General
Volunteer Information
Child
Abuse: Washington Mandated Reporters Video
Washington
State 4-H Program Policy (pdf)
Washington
State 4-H Page
4-H
Community Pride & Community Service
4-H
Leader Enrollment Forms:
Whatcom
County 4-H Enrollment
Form (PDF)
Whatcom
County Volunteer Application Form (PDF)
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