New and Returning Adult Volunteers
Being a Volunteer
Our volunteers are a key part of the 4-H Youth Development Program. By Volunteering, you are helping to grow the skills of 4-H youth to be our future leaders.
Ways you can volunteer
Volunteering in 4-H is flexible and rewarding. Share your expertise and experience with the youth and other volunteers to make things happen!
The 2023-24 4-H year enrollment fee for an Adult Volunteer is $28.00.
ONLINE Credit Card payments are now available for 2023-2024. Please click on the link below to access our secure server.
Online payment
** Please note a $2.00 credit card transaction fee will be charged.
New Volunteers
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 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 “2023-24 California New Volunteer Course", enter the enrollment key, then click enroll me.
5. Pay 4-H Program fee
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 eXtension 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 "2023-24 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