NC 4-H Volunteer Program · Youth leadership, training, service, and county connection Supported by USDA/NIFA 1890 Capacity Building Program
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NC 4-H Volunteer Program

Prepare. Serve. Lead. Inspire.

Join a statewide volunteer experience that equips young adults and community leaders to support youth development through hands-on learning, leadership, service, and local 4-H club engagement.

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Volunteer Pathways

Choose the right service pathway

Separate the 16–18 youth leadership path from the 19–28 adult volunteer path so visitors immediately understand where they belong and what action to take next.

16–18

Youth Leadership Pathway

For older youth preparing to serve, lead, and grow through supervised 4-H leadership opportunities, project support, and service roles.

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19–28

Adult Volunteer Pathway

For young adults and community volunteers ready to support clubs, projects, events, mentoring, and youth development activities.

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County Agent Connection

Your local county Extension agent helps guide onboarding, approval steps, placement, training, and ongoing support.

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How it works

Your path to community leadership

1

Digital Onboarding

Complete performance-based mini-courses on your schedule through the volunteer training portal.

2

Local Agent Match

Connect with your local county agent for local requirements, placement guidance, and support.

3

Field Impact

Serve as a club leader, mentor, project facilitator, or event volunteer in your community.

Training Formats

Flexible. Accessible. Designed for you.

Choose self-paced online courses, live virtual workshops, or in-person sessions where available. Training is structured to fit your schedule while preparing you for real-world volunteer service.

Self-paced online courses
Live virtual workshops
In-person sessions where available
4-H volunteers learning together

Success Stories

Real programs. Real youth impact.

4-H Tech Changemakers’ Impact

Speedway to Healthy is an interactive, walk-through exhibit designed to help elementary-aged children learn about their bodies and healthy lifestyle choices through healthy eating, body systems, and wellness practices.

Game of Drones Creates Coding Mastery

4-H teaches youth to be leaders; Game of Drones teaches some of them to be “Ruler of Earth and Sky” through STEM, coding, robotics, drones, and hands-on competition.

Volunteer Recognition

Recognition supports conversion by showing that volunteer contributions are visible, valued, and connected to real community impact.

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Get Started

Move visitors toward action

The dominant action is registration. The practical next step is finding a county agent. Training reduces uncertainty, and CloverConnect supports retention after onboarding.

Find Your Agent

Connect with your local county Extension office.

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