Volunteers play a vital role in the ongoing growth and development of those in the 4‑H Youth Development program. By volunteering, you help grow the skills of 4-H youth to be our future leaders.
Ways You Can Volunteer:
Volunteering in 4-H is flexible and rewarding. Share your expertise and experience with youth and other adult volunteers to make things happen!
- Teach a skill
- Judge presentations and projects
- Lead a club
- Help with events and activities
- Participate in county or state committees
New Volunteers
Find a Club
Find a Community Club near you, then contact the Club Leader to learn about volunteer opportunities. You can also contact Trinity 4-H Community Educator Erin Paradis at ecparidis@ucanr.edu or (530) 224-4900 to learn more.
Screening & Training
All new 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process and training course. Our #1 priority in 4-H is the safety of young people. We do all we can to protect young people and keep them safe while they are in our care. When you become a 4-H volunteer, you are part of the plan to keep our young people safe.
1. Complete the online 4-H Adult Volunteer Interest Survey
2. Submit a Volunteer Enrollment application on ZSuite
3. Complete a California Department of Justice Live Scan background check
An important part of providing a safe environment is to conduct background checks on all our 4-H volunteers and staff. Everyone who spends an extended time with our 4-H youth is screened.
The required 2024-2025 Trinity 4-H Live Scan Form and instructions will be emailed to you after you complete Steps 1 & 2.
4. Complete the online New Volunteer Course
All 4-H volunteers are required to take the online training on Extension Foundation Campus. The interactive training introduces you to the best practices used for Positive Youth Development.
Approval
The UCCE Trinity County Director reviews and approves 4-H volunteer applications after all steps have been completed.
Once you are approved, the fun begins! Thank you for joining the 4-H family!
Returning Volunteers
All 4-H volunteers must renew their enrollment each year. If you are a current 4-H adult volunteer, you need to re-apply and be approved by December 31st to continue in the next year with no breaks in service.
1. Submit a Volunteer Enrollment application on ZSuite
2. Complete the online Returning Volunteer Course
Approval
The UCCE Trinity County Director reviews and approves 4-H volunteer applications after all steps have been completed.
Once you are approved, you can continue as a 4-H volunteer for another year. Thank you for being a part of the 4-H family!
Break in Service
If you are not a currently approved 4-H volunteer when you apply for re-enrollment, there is a break in service. Those with a break in service must complete the process for new volunteers.
Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee for 2024-2025 is $28 per adult volunteer and is payable to your Community Club.
Resources for Volunteer Enrollment
ZSuite Enrollment Sheet for new & returning volunteers gives step-by-step guidance on the online enrollment process
ZSuite Helpsheets & Videos provide detailed guidance & demonstrations on the online enrollment process
Live Scan Locations list