In 4-H, true leaders aren't born, they're grown. As a volunteer, you are helping to grow the skills of 4-H youth to become our future leaders.
NEW Volunteer Appointment Process
Welcome to the Imperial County 4-H Youth Development Program!
We look forward to you becoming a 4-H Adult Volunteer. The 4-H Youth Development Program is a unique educational program where adults work side by side with youth in a mentoring capacity. Please read the instructions below to begin your 4-H Adult Volunteer orientation process.
Before proceeding, if you are new to the 4-H program and have not been in contact with a club in your area, contact the 4-H Office at 442-265-7700 for information on how to join.
4-H volunteer applications are reviewed and appointed annually by the Area County Director. Adult applicants must complete the following once for as long as they are continuously enrolled. If there is a gap in enrollment, these steps must be repeated.
*Complete the online 4-H Volunteer Interest Survey in English or Spanish: 4-H Volunteer Interest Survey
*Enroll in the 4-H Enrollment system. Enrollment for adults is the same for youth (instruction Tips: ZSuite MemberVolunteer Enrollment Tip-sheet 6.12.23 )except that you will need to take a couple of additional steps that help us to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for youth in our program.
*Successfully clear a California Department of Justice Background check. It is required for all 4-H Adult Volunteer applicants in order to protect and assure the safety of children in the Imperial County 4-H Youth Development Program.
Instructions for Request for Live Scan Service:
To begin the process, you will need to make an appointment with one of the agencies listed below
Southwest Security: 404 W. Heil Ave., El Centro, CA - Contact: (760) 970-4500
Imperial County Office of Education : 1398 Sperber Road Building B Suite 102.01 - Contact: (760) 312-6523
Print 3 copies. Take the Request for Livescan Service form and a photo ID with you to your appointment. 1 copy is for your records and the 2nd copy is to be returned to the Imperial County 4-H Office.
*All new 4-H volunteers are required to take the New Volunteer Training online courses in the eXtension system before they become approved as volunteers. Once logged in, click 4-H & Youth, then 4-H:California, scroll down and click "2025-2026 California New Volunteer Course-English" and use enrollment key (contact club leader for key) and proceed with course.
*Submit enrollment fee to your club at the club's monthly meeting.
Once all the above has been completed, the application is reviewed by the Area County Director. If approved, notification will be sent to your club's community leader, if there are any limitations or if not approved the Area County Director will send a letter stating the reason.
Thank you for joining our 4-H family!
RETURNING Volunteer Appointment Process
Returning Volunteer Application Process
*Re-enroll using your previous family profile as an adult volunteer in the 4-H Enrollment system. Do not create a new profile!
*Complete required course in eXtension . Once logged in click on 4-H & Youth then on 4-H:California, scroll and click on "2025-2026 California 4-H Returning Volunteers Course"
*Submit enrollment fee to your club at the club's monthly meeting.
Once all the above has been completed, the application is reviewed by the Area County Director. If approved, notification will be sent to your club's community leader, if there are any limitations or if not approved the Area County Director will send a letter stating the reason.
Thank you for joining our 4-H family!