Volunteer with 4-H
4-H Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers are essential to the success of the 4-H program. They serve in a variety of roles, including club leaders, project leaders, activity coordinators, event planners, and more—providing vital support that helps youth thrive.
If you are interested in being a volunteer or would like more information please contact Brittany Johnson - brittmjo@nmsu.edu.
Volunteer Enrollment Process
- Complete enrollment profile on Zsuite, including the medical and liability release waiver and enrollment form - Yearly requirement
- Complete Background Check paperwork and pay $10 (make checks payable to Sandoval County
Council) - Background checks are good for 5 years - Take “Working with Minors” training on Zsuite under Clover Academy - Yearly
requirement
NM Working With Minors course is an annual requirement of all approved adult 4-H Volunteers. Course must be taken prior to approval of enrollment or re-enrollment as a 4-H Volunteer.
- NM Working With Minors (Course Required Annually)
- New Mexico 4-H 101 (Optional Course)
- Volunteer Roles (Optional Course)
4-H Volunteer Roles
Club/Organizational Leaders:
Assumes the primary responsibility for a 4-H club.
Assistant Organizational Leaders:
Is responsible for identified activities and assumes the organizational leader’s duties and responsibilities in their absence.
Project Leaders:
Leads a specific project or curriculum within a club or county wide.
Shooting Sports Leaders Needed! If you are interested in becoming a shooting sports leader please contact Brittany Johnson - brittmjo@nmsu.edu.
Activity Leaders:
Gives leadership to an event or activity within a club, may also provide leadership
for a county wide event or activity.
Special Interest Volunteer:
Provide leadership in a special area of interest or a short-term project or volunteers
for a specific job.
School Enrichment Volunteer:
Teach or assist with teaching 4-H curriculum in the classroom during school hours.