2026-2027 enrollment will open July 15, 2026 for adults!
Returning Adult Volunteers
Welcome Back to 4-H!
Thank you for your continued support as a 4-H adult volunteer. You play an important role in the development of young people, helping them to identify their spark and develop the skills and positive outcomes that lead to thriving. Below are the steps to being reappointed as a volunteer. You are an asset to the 4-H Youth Development Program, and we look forward to working with you again!
Annual Volunteer Re-Appointment
All 4-H adult volunteers must be re-appointed each year.
To continue volunteering for the next program year, you must complete the re-appointment process before November 30.
If the process is not completed by that date, you must stop all 4-H volunteer activities beginning December 1 until your appointment is renewed.
If a volunteer does not renew for an entire program year (July 1 – June 30), this is considered a break in service.
Who Should Use This Process
Follow these steps if you:
Are currently a 4-H adult volunteer
Plan to continue volunteering in the upcoming program year
Have not had a break in service of one year or more
Step 1: Confirm Your Volunteer Role
Before starting the renewal process, contact your club leader or county 4-H office to confirm:
Your volunteer role for the coming year
The projects or activities you will support
Clear communication with your club leadership helps ensure projects and meetings are planned effectively.
Step 2: Renew Your Enrollment in ZSuite
Log into your household account in ZSuite, access your adult profile using your PIN, and click “Enroll for 2026-2027.”
You will be asked to choose a Primary Unit. This is the club that you have chosen to be your 4-H home base. Select one for now, you can always change it later.
Adult Volunteers do not need to add a project. If you are going to be a project leader, your project will be added to ZSuite once your membership is made active and your Annual Project Plan has been submitted to the 4-H Office. Annual Project Plan are due to club leaders by July 10th.
Once you click submit you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been received and is waiting for approval. Your 4-H enrollment status will show as pending until all enrollment steps are completed and reviewed by the 4-H office.
The 4-H Enrollment System will be closed until July 15th. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 year begins at noon on July 15th.
Step 3: Complete Online Returning Volunteer Course
Returning volunteers must complete the online Returning Volunteer Course in the Campus Extension learning system.
This course is designed to teach new volunteers about the 4-H program and cover materials mandated by the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Course Completion Time: 35 min.
CANRA for Volunteers
UC 4-H Core Values & Acknowledgement
Access RETURNING Volunteer Course - Link available after July 1, 2026
Find your county's Self-Enrollment Key to enroll in the online course.
After finishing the training, your completion will be recorded as part of your volunteer re-appointment process.
Important Communication Reminder
The household email address listed in ZSuite is the primary way the 4-H program communicates with volunteers.
Please make sure the email address in your account:
Is correct
Is checked regularly
If you do not receive confirmation emails, contact the County 4-H Office to verify your information.
When Your Re-Appointment Is Approved
After completing the required steps:
The County 4-H Office reviews your renewal
Your volunteer status is updated to active
You may continue volunteering in your club and projects
Please allow time for the county office to process approvals.
Thank You for Your Service
4-H volunteers play a vital role in helping youth grow as leaders, problem-solvers, and community members.
Your continued commitment helps make these opportunities possible for young people across Contra Costa County.
Need Help?
If you have questions about volunteer roles, enrollment, training, fees, 4-H in general contact your club leader, club enrollment coordinator or the County 4-H Office for assistance.
Contra Costa County 4-H Office
Phone: 925-608-6690
Email: info@contracosta4h.org
We’re here to help you get started.