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
Download a digital copy of our Club leader handbook (Google doc)
Meet with your local 4-H staff to get a printed copy and review it together
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
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.