Volunteer With 4-H

Volunteer with 4-H

Whether you're volunteering on a club level or on a county or state level, these intake steps will need to be done before volunteering can begin. Some volunteer roles require additional training and certification such as Shooting Sports, Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers. 

Become a Shooting Sports Instructor

The 4-H shooting sports program in California is administered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR). Training and certification must be completed before a project can begin. Please complete the shooting sports workshop request for more information on available training. 

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Click [here] to view the Shooting Sports Event Calendar. Here you can find training and workshop dates along with registration information.

Become a Master Food Preserver

Master Food Preservers (MFP) must undergo extensive training in food safety and preservation to become certified by a university cooperative extension. 

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​The UC Master Food Preserver Program is open to individuals looking to increase community knowledge in home food preservation methods. Applicants for the UC Master Food Preserver Program must be willing to share knowledge and skills learned from certification training through local community outreach.

Become a Master Gardener

• A Master Gardener is a non-paid, volunteer agent of the University of California Cooperative Extension.

• A Master Gardener is a local resident who is a trained gardener. Master Gardeners are certified by the University of California after completing an extensive horticulture training course and passing a final examination.

• Master Gardeners help the community. They share their UC based knowledge with the public to promote environmentally responsible horticultural practices. They answer questions, staff help lines, make calls to home gardeners, solve horticultural problems, give advice, hold plant clinics, and, in general, educate the public on home gardening issues.

• Master Gardeners keep learning. They meet regularly to share information, hear lectures, attend demonstrations, publish newsletters, and continue their gardening education.

Chaperone at 4-H Resident Camp

Every county 4-H program that offers a resident summer camp takes responsibility for training their youth and adult staff. 

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California regulations and 4-H policy require that adult chaperones at 4-H camps have training in First Aid and CPR. This training can be conducted by the Camp Nurse, by a certified CPR/First Aid Training organization such as Red Cross or American Heart Association.

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Some benefits of being a 4-H Camp Chaperone:

• Hands-on experiences working with teens, youth and adults.

• Receive a $100 refund for one of your children (Ages 9-16) to attend camp, if you are able to participate in the full length of camp. 

• An opportunity to be a part of a fun week!

For additional details about the qualifications and specific tasks at camp, please review the 4-H Camp Chaperone Job Description .