Volunteers - Nevada County 4-H
Our volunteers are a key part of the 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H has grown in California because of the dedication of our volunteers. Some of our volunteers have supported 4-H for 10, 20 and 30 years or more!
The Adult Volunteer enrollment fee is $28.00 for the 2024/25 year.
New Volunteers
All 4-H adult volunteers must apply and be appointed annually.
Process to become a new 4-H Adult Volunteer
First, find a club
See our list of clubs to find one near you. You can also contact Jill Simmons (jcsimmons@ucdavis.edu or 530-273-4563) in the Nevada County Extension office (open Tuesdays and Thursdays) for help in finding clubs near you to start you on the process of becoming a volunteer. Contact the club leader to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available in the club.
Steps to become a 4-H Adult Volunteer
All new 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process. 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.
1. Complete Interest Survey
Each adult volunteer applicant must complete an initial Interest Survey.
2. Enroll in ZSuite
Submit 4-H adult volunteer application in ZSuite.
Create a family profile or add to your existing one, add a new adult enrollment, enter all required information, and submit. ZSuite adult status will show as pending until all steps are completed.
3. Department of Justice and FBI Clearance
Complete live-scan clearance with the State Department of Justice. Forms are available in the 4-H office.
4. Complete New Volunteer courses in eXtension
Create an account in campus.extension.org. Search “2024-25 California New Volunteer Course", enter the enrollment key, then click enroll me.
5. Pay 4-H Program fee
Submit enrollment fee online.
Returning Volunteers
Welcome Back to 4-H
Thank you for your continued support as a 4-H adult volunteer. As a 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. We look forward to working with you as a valuable asset to the 4-H Youth Development Program.
1. Update your ZSuite profile
Login to ZSuite to update your profile for the new year. Please make sure the email address in Zsuite is correct and one you check regularly.
2. Complete Campus course
You will receive the login information sent to your Family email after you update and submit your ZSuite profile application for the new year. Login to your account in campus.extension.org. Search "2024-2025 California Returning Volunteer" course.
3. Pay program enrollment fee
Submit enrollment fee online.
NOTE: If you have a break in service
If you have a break in service as a 4-H volunteer please follow the process for a New Volunteer
Resources for Volunteers
