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4-H and Youth
Featured Websites
Character Education Illinois 4-H All About 4-H Working with Youth with Special Needs Schools Online 4-H Program Planning
Additional Websites
  • 4-H Leader Orientation
    New volunteer leaders can learn about 4-H via this web orientation.
  • Working with Committees
    This website contains fact sheets, role descriptions, worksheets, and additional resources to assist volunteers and 4-H members in developing effective committees within their club
  • 4-H Ceremonies
    Discover scripts for common 4-H ceremonies.
  • 4-H FAQs
    The most commonly asked questions about 4-H.
  • Becoming 4-H Savvy
    Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
  • Helping Kids Succeed in School
    Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
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News & Updates
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Cloverbud Organizational Leader
Provides leadership to a group of 5-7 year olds and delivers educational opportunities . . .
4-H Parent
Assist and support your child and other children in the 4-H club or group.
4-H Expansion and Review Committee Member
The purpose of a 4-H Expansion and Review Committee member is to expand the opportunities to all youth and volunteers in the Extension Unit. One-third of committee members should be youth and the committee should be representative of the county population.
4-H Club Organizational Leader
Provides leadership to a group of youth 8-18 years of age and delivers educational opportunities through 4-H curriculum.
Photo Galleries
Mary Huseman 4-H Hall of Fame
Ruth Mueller 4-H Hall of Fame
JoAn Bollmann 4-H Hall of Fame
4-H Youth, Volunteers, and Events
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Angie Kuehl
4-H Community Worker
Jackson County Unit
402 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: 618-687-1727
FAX: 618-687-1612
akuehl@illinois.edu

Jeffrey Franklin
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Prevention Education
Jackson County Unit
402 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: 618-687-1727
FAX: 618-687-1612
jafrankl@illinois.edu

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