4-H Organizational Leader

Purpose: To provide leadership to a local 4-H club. Exact roles will depend on the number of volunteers involvement with the club but would include organizing monthly club meetings, managing 4-H enrollment and serving as the primary contact person for the club with the Clark County Unit Office.

Success Criteria: The club/group goals are met. Members and leaders are informed of club and unit 4-H activities. The club meetings involve members in leadership. Management tasks are carried out. Club leadership will perform effectively.

Responsibilities: To see that the club is organized by arranging for the club to:

• set annual goals
• meet regularly
• recruit new members, recognize graduating members and apply for club recognition
• conduct enrollment and help members to select projects
• elect, install, and train club officers
• plan the yearly program and activities
• provide help for officers in preparing meeting agendas, learning skills and carrying out other duties
• secure and distribute project manuals and other resources for members and leaders and conduct group activities and events
• provide adequate leadership for project and activities of the club

Time Required: 5-10 hours monthly from September through August (depends on club size and activities)

Target Dates: Monthly or more frequent club meetings, September through August

Resources Available:

• Support and assistance from other leaders, mentor volunteers, and parents
• Orientation, guidance with support from Extension Unit Youth Staff
• Printed 4-H materials for members and organization leaders
• 4-H supplies from National 4-H Supply Service

Training Opportunities: Unit, regional, and state volunteer training sessions

Additional Volunteer Opportunities | 4-H and Youth