Volunteering Volunteers are essential to the successful implementation of the 4-H program. All registered adult 4-H volunteers working directly with 4-H youth in New Jersey complete a screening process and receive training at no cost to themselves. Teens may also serve in volunteer roles through the 4-H Teen Leadership project. Volunteers can serve in a variety of roles, including the following: 4-H Club Leaders School Age Child Care Providers Teachers Project Judges Community Resource Persons Camp Counselors Parent Helpers Advisory Council Members Host Families for exchange students Foundation Members/Fund-Raisers Fair Board Members Mentors Please contact your county RCE/4-H Office for more information on these rewarding opportunities! 2008 NJ 4-H Leadership Summit Over a hundred 4-H volunteers, both adults and teens, from across New Jersey are expected to come together to share ideas about their local 4-H programs at the NJ 4-H Leadership Summit, Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Summit will be held at the University Inn and Conference Center, 178 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ. The summit, supported by Monsanto and National 4-H Council, will bring 4-H volunteers together to network and learn about innovative programs that will help bring fresh perspectives and activities to 4-H programs across the state. Registration Form (131k PDF) Save the Date Flyer (103k PDF) Workshop Descriptions (26k PDF) 4-H Leader Training Series The New Jersey 4-H Leader Training Series is a wonderful resource for 4-H volunteers. It contains a wealth of information from how to start a club to planning field trips to how to work with youth. Selected parts of the N.J. 4-H Leader Training Series have been translated into Spanish. Online Volunteer Training Course Here is a user-friendly online source for volunteer training. Contents: Pre-Lesson: Using the Technology; How Kids Develop; Learning Through Experience; Kids as Resources; Managing Groups of Kids; and Working With Parents and Other Adults.

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