Volunteers

There are several steps to become an authorized 4-H volunteer:

All 4-H adult volunteers must apply, complete training, and be appointed annually. Please follow the steps below to apply to be a 4-H adult volunteer. 

Contact your local 4-H club if you are looking to become a project or resource leader for a club. If you are interested in starting a new club or if you would like more information volunteering at the county level contact our county office.

All 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process as our #1 priority in 4-H is the safety of young people. 

Enroll https://4h.zsuite.org

Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNj9c43SHH0ljmxzFewj9qgRgV8hKvN-bnmSGfYkQTIFjEEQ/viewform?usp=preview

Complete the DOJ Live Scan and FBI clearance. The form is here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/folders/1u5KhY6byrejbvaiTm-kJI6FHU6Yn2T3c.

Complete the 2025-2026 California New Volunteer Course: Course: 2025-2026 California New Volunteer Course | Campus   The Enrollment Key:  SanDiego

Pay the enrollment fee: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=41300

Enroll in https://4h.zsuite.org

Complete the 2025-2026 California Returning Volunteer Course: Course: 2025-2026 California Returning Volunteer Course | Campus                 The Enrollment Key:  SanDiego

Pay the enrollment fee: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=41300

Resources

California 4-H Project List

Youth Development Project Framework

Program Fees Waiver