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4-H San Diego County

Volunteers

Becoming an Authorized 4-H Volunteer

We’re excited to have you join us! To become an authorized 4-H adult volunteer, all applicants must complete an annual application and training process. Please follow the steps below to get started.

Contact your local 4-H club if you are looking to become a project or resource leader for a club. If you are interested in starting a new club or if you would like more information on volunteering at the county level, contact our county office.

New Volunteer Screening Process

All 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process as our #1 priority in 4-H is the safety of young people. 

Enroll in Zsuite 

Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey

Complete the DOJ Live Scan and FBI Clearance Form

Complete the 2025-2026 California New Volunteer Course

2025-2026 California New Volunteer Course Enrollment Key:  SanDiego

Pay the New Volunteer Enrollment Fee Online

Create an Account

Create an Account

Access a Course

Report a Technical Issue

Returning Volunteers  Re-Enrollment Process

Enroll in Zsuite

Complete the 2025-2026 California Returning Volunteer Course

2025-2026 California Returning Volunteer Course Enrollment Key:  SanDiego

Pay the Returning Volunteer Enrollment Fee Online

An animal health professional, wearing a stethoscope around her neck, kneels on a tiled floor and speaks to a young person. Between them stands a white and brown short-haired dog, which the youth is gently petting. The setting appears to be a veterinary or educational space, consistent with a 4-H animal science project.

Resources

California 4-H Project List

Youth Development Project Framework

Program Fees Waiver

A young woman in the 4-H program practices sheep showmanship in a dirt arena. She stands next to a white lamb, holding its head in the proper show stance while an instructor leans in to offer guidance. Other youth with their own lambs are lined up in the background, observing the session.