Join 4-H

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation

The Fresno County 4-H Youth Development Program Year runs July 1st - June 30st. A member's 4-H age is based upon the youth's age as of December 31st of the current program year. Youth must be 5 years old by 12/31 to enroll as a Primary member in 4-H and may continue to be youth members until 12/31 of the year in which they turn 19.

Each club offers different projects. If the project you are looking for is available in a different unit, you may choose more than one unit in your county, but one has to be designated as your Primary Unit. Enrollment is completed through the online ZSuite enrollment system. Training materials and videos can be found on the CA 4-H Resource Center Enrollment page.  There are videos for New and Returning Families.

YOUTH ENROLLMENT

Step 1: Learn about what projects are offered at Fresno County Clubs/Units by visting club flyers here. 

Step 2: Contact the Club Leader(s) for the club you are interested in joining to let them know you are signing up for 4-H. They can give you more information about their club and the types of projects they offer.

Step 3: Choose a Project. The Club Leader can let you know what projects are open for enrollment. You can choose the projects that sound interesting to you.  Sign up for at least one project when you enroll.

Step 4: Create a profile in the enrollment system*.

• All Family members are grouped together in one Household account.
• If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian login to submit your enrollment through the system.
• Please use an email address that you will check regularly. This email will be used to confirm your enrollment and send communications to you.
• *Paper Enrollment is an option for households that do not have internet access.  2024-2025 Adult Volunteer Enrollment Application Packet , 2024-2025 4-H Youth Enrollment Packet .
• *Formularios version en espanol: 2024-2025 Paquete de solicitud de voluntario adulto , 2024-2025 Paquete de inscripcion de miembros ,  2024 Peticion de exoneracion . La inscripción en papel es una opción para los hogares que no tienen acceso a Internet.

Step 5: Submit program fees.  You cannot submit program fee payments through the 4-H enrollment system. Please work with your Unit Leader or UCCE 4-H office to pay enrollment fees. Some clubs have additional fees added to the program fee. Fees may be partially or entirely waived up to $72, if financial assistance is necessary. 2024-25 Fee Waiver Request Form , 2024 Peticion de exoneracion .

Step 6: Get activated.  Once your county 4-H office receives the completed enrollment and enrollment fees, they can update you in the enrollment system.  Please check your Household email for an enrollment confirmation.  If you filled out a paper enrollment form, you will have to check directly with county staff at 559-241-7519 or elramirez@ucanr.edu for your membership status.

Once your membership is made Active, you can start participating in 4-H events and activities! Families visiting for observation purposes are welcome, however hands on activity requires ACTIVE status enrollment.

ADULT ENROLLMENT

Volunteer Training Steps for NEW enrolling 4-H Adult Volunteers only

Step 1: Fill out the 4-H Adult Volunteer Interest Survey.

The University of California Cooperative Extension 4-H staff would like to find out a little bit more about you to help identify opportunities in the program that align with your interest(s), skills and background. Please complete the form below. Once you complete the interest survey, information for completing the remaining steps in the application process will be emailed to you. Please follow the instructions in the email. Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you as an asset to the 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP).

Step 2: County staff will email you resources and links to complete online enrollment* in ZSuite system, LiveScan background check, New Volunteer training courses link to Campus eXtension trainings and program fee amount.

• *Paper Enrollment is an option for households that do not have internet access.  2024-2025 Adult Volunteer Enrollment Application Packet , 2024-2025 4-H Youth Enrollment Packet .
• *Formularios version en espanol: 2024-2025 Paquete de solicitud de voluntario adulto , 2024-2025 Paquete de inscripcion de miembros . La inscripción en papel es una opción para los hogares que no tienen acceso a Internet.

Step 3: Complete the required “California New Volunteer Training” in Extension Foundation Campus (Campus). This course as well as instructions for how to set up your Campus account are located on the CA 4-H Resource Center website. You will need a county Enrollment Key. The enrollment Key will be sent after submitting your interest survey or contact county staff at 559-241-7519 or elramirez@ucanr.edu.

For more detailed information, visit our Volunteer Leader Requirements page. Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you as a valuable asset to the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Volunteer Training Steps for Re-Enrolling 4-H Adult Volunteers only

Step 1: Complete the required “California Returning Volunteer Training” in Extension Foundation Campus (Campus). Enter your Username/email (email you signed up for eXtension with) and password. Contact county staff if you need to know previously used email. Select 4-H Youth and CA, then select "California Returning Volunteer Training". This course as well as instructions for how to access your Campus account are located at https://sites.google.com/ucdavis.edu/ca4h-resourcecenter/volunteer-hub/learning-center/tutorials. You will need a county Enrollment Key. The enrollment Key will be sent after submitting your interest survey or contact county staff at 559-241-7519 or elramirez@ucanr.edu.

Step 2: Log into the enrollment system*  

• All Family members are grouped together in one Household account.
• Please use the same email address that you previously logged in with. Contact county staff if you need to know previously used email or help updating household email. This email will be used to confirm your enrollment and send communications to you. Initial login for new program year? Click Forgot Password? and complete process to reset account and select PIN.  ZSuite Helpsheet.
• *Paper Enrollment is an option for households that do not have internet access.  2024-2025 Adult Volunteer Enrollment Application Packet , 2024-2025 4-H Youth Enrollment Packet .
• *Formularios version en espanol: 2024-2025 Paquete de solicitud de voluntario adulto , 2024-2025 Paquete de inscripcion de miembros ,  2024 Peticion de exoneracion . La inscripción en papel es una opción para los hogares que no tienen acceso a Internet.

For more detailed information, visit our Volunteer Leader Requirements page. Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you as a valuable asset to the 4-H Youth Development Program.