4-H Volunteer Opportunities

You can help 4-H youth learn and practice new skills

Volunteers are important to help 4-H youth "learn-by-doing". As a 4-H volunteer, you work side-by-side with 4-H youth in youth-adult partnerships, where you grow together in shared responsibility and decision-making.

Improve your own leadership skills

Volunteering in 4-H will not only benefit the youth you are working with, but you will also learn and be able to practice leadership skills.

In addition to courses on youth development, adult volunteers can take advantage of county and state level leadership development conferences each year.

Apply through your County Cooperative Extension office

All new and returning volunteer applications are processed through their local county Cooperative Extension office. The County Director approves applications to become a 4-H volunteer in the county. You must complete all application requirements, including the screening process and required trainings, before you are approved.

You may be asking yourself, “Am I complete?”, “Can I lead 4-H projects now?”…please contact the 4-H Office, 530-527-3101, to find out what you need to do to complete the process to become a Tehama County 4-H Adult Volunteer.

Food Safety Certification

Food Safety Certification

Food Safety training is required for adult volunteers who are involved with food service and preparation where the general public is involved. This includes all fundraising and community service activities. Any club anticipating involvement in food service and preparation activities must have at least one member complete this training. Please note that any food related fundraisers submitted to the 4-H Office will be reviewed for club compliance with this policy. This training is also highly recommended for any project leaders running a food related project.
The University's "Make it Safe, Keep It Safe" Food Safety Education has been made available in an online format, and can be accessed at http://ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/Intro/ The training consists of six learning modules, as well as a pre and post-test. The post-test consists of 11 multiple choice questions and must be completed with a passing score of 80% in order to receive credit and certification. Please send a copy of your completion to the 4-H Office to be filed.