1-877-661-6667

Kim@waterloo4-h.ca

www.waterloo4-h.ca

4-H volunteers are the foundation of our great program. They come from all walks of life and from every geographic location. Volunteers bring enthusiasm, energy and skills and knowledge to the 4-H program. There is a host of volunteer activities just waiting for you to explore. Take some time to browse so that you feel comfortable in your role as a 4-H Volunteer.

How do I become a 4-H Leader?

1. Call or email Kim McKenzie, Waterloo 4-H Association Contact at 1-877-661-6667, and tell her “I would like to be a 4-H Leader!”
2. Complete the 4-H Ontario Volunteer Application Form, the Volunteer Screening Process and attend volunteer orientation training.

· 4-H leader training is a requirement of being a 4-H volunteer. All volunteers are required to participate in a training workshop within 12 months of becoming a volunteer,while existing volunteers must attend a workshop within every two years thereafter, or more frequently as per local Association policy.

3. Choose one from many quality, innovative 4-H club projects.
4. Find a time and a place for your club meetings. Spend a minimum of 12 hours of meeting time on each club project, and participate in an achievement program.
5. Enjoy making a difference in young peoples lives as you help them to learn and develop new skills. You might even learn something yourself!

Check out the many ways to volunteer with 4-H:

· Serving as a volunteer club leader

· Assisting with county/regional/provincial activities

· Chaperoning 4-H activities

· Acting as a mentor

· Facilitating 4-H opportunities and events

· Serving as a director or executive member of a local 4-H Association

· AND MANY MORE!

What to expect as a volunteer

4-H Volunteers enjoy the following:

· Opportunity to work with great young people

· Personal growth and travel opportunities

· Easy to use project resources

· Training and skill development

o 'Volunteer Extraordinaire'

o Enhancing and Rebuilding Rural Ontario's Volunteer Base Workshops

· Volunteer Leadership Development Program

· Recognition

Sign up to become a volunteer!

Volunteer Application Form

Becoming a volunteer is easy. To apply, all you have to do is fill out our Volunteer Application Form.

The information which you provide will be used to inform you of 4-H programs, activities and opportunities in your area. It may also be used to keep you up to date on the activities of the

Ontario 4-H Council and the Ontario 4-H Foundation, including programs, services, special events, funding needs and opportunities. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of our contact lists, simply contact us by phone at (519) 824-0101; toll free at 1-877-410-6748, fax at (519) 824-8759 or via our website at www.4-hontario.ca. We will gladly accommodate your request.

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The 4-H Program is open to all youth in Ontario who are at least 10 years old and no more than 21

before January 1st of this calendar year (born in the years 1988-1999 inclusive.)

1-877-661-6667 Kim@waterloo4-h.ca www.waterloo4-h.ca