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Role description for Club leaders
Role description for Club leaders
Provide experiences that promote a positive youth development for all members
Mentor, assist, and advise 4-H members in the overall management of the 4-H group
Serve as a liaison between the local Extension office, staff, and 4-H members, their parents, and other volunteers regarding 4-H group programs
View a detailed list of responsibilities and benefits of the club leader by reading the full role description.
4-H club leaders provide experiences that promote positive youth development for all members. The leading a club page is your go-to resource to plan your club year and will give you tools and resources to help plan quality club meetings and manage club operations.
Find these resources and more on the Leading a Club website:
Chartering your club
Planning your year and setting goals
Creating belonging and building relationships
Forming leadership structures and engaging all members
Creating quality club experiences
Building a supportive team of caring adults
Club leader handbook (updated September 2025)
Club leader handbook (updated September 2025)
The updated Club Leader Handbook is a reference guide to support volunteers leading clubs. The handbook provides a balance of educational learning around our approach to positive youth development with practical tips and tools for leading and managing clubs.
Download a digital copy of our Club leader handbook (z.umn.edu/4-hclubleaderhandbook) (Google doc)
Meet with your local 4-H staff to get a printed copy
Annual planning
Setting goals
Activities to engage members (fundraisers, service projects)
Facilitation and managing behaviors
Youth and adult partnerships
Roles for youth
Building a team of caring adults
Shared leadership
General policies and guidelines
Tools and resources for managing 4-H club funds
Other information for club leaders
Other information for club leaders
Join 4-H - Help young people learn how to join.
Guidelines for using the 4-H name & emblem
Records - 4-H is not just learning by doing. It's learning by doing, sharing, understanding, relating and using. Record keeping encourages youth to reflect on their experience so they can share it with others and learn.
What roles are available?
What roles are available?
Want to learn more about volunteer needs in your area? Contact your local 4-H office or fill out the volunteer interest form to express your interest to serve.
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