UGA Cooperative Extension

Union County Extension
4-H Youth Development

What is a 4-H Volunteer?

Georgia families and other youth service programs trustthe University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service to provide educational programs in a safe environment for participating youth.  Adults who accept volunteer positions within Extension have the opportunity for a rewarding experience.  This opportunity to work with young people is aprivileged position.  Volunteer positions should be held only by those who are willing to demonstrate behaviors that fulfill this trust.

How do I become a 4-H Volunteer?

There are two levels of being a 4-H volunteer. The first level is a Certified Volunteer leader. To become a Certified Volunteer Leader, you must fill out our Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leader Application that can be picked up at the Union County 4-H office. Once your application is processed, you will receive a letter of acceptance or denial.

The second level of volunteerism, is being a Certified Overnight Chaperone. To become an overnight chaperone, you must first complete the Certified Volunteer leader process, and then you must come into the Union County 4-H office to go through a brief training.

For more information, please contact Timothy Jennings at (706) 439-6030.

Benefits of being a 4-H Volunteer?

Union County 4-H Volunteers are recognized annually at its Awards Program, as well as through public media for activities helped with. Volunteers in Union County express that the joy of working with youth is a treasured benefit that cannot be measured. Outstanding Volunteers can also be recognized through many Georgia 4-H organizations.

You can also join the Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leader Association.

Contact

For more information about Union County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Timothy Jennings at timothyj@uga.edu or call (706) 439-6030.

Visit the Georgia 4-H Web site at www.georgia4h.org.