Pickens County 4-H Leader Handbook

Responsibilities of a 4-H Volunteer Organization Leader

1.      To give guidance and direction to club members and parents by…

• Helping them become aware of what 4-H is and the opportunities it has to offer
• Assisting with enrollment of 4-H members
•  Encouraging participation in club, county, area, and/or state 4-H activities and events
• Providing recognition to club members
• Providing a monthly report to the 4-H agent
   

 2.      To work with project and activity leaders by…

• Coordinating other adult and teen volunteers
• Assisting new and continuing volunteers
• Sharing in recruitment of new volunteers
   

3.      To provide guidance and direction for developing the club program by....  

• Providing a means for program planning
• Helping the club assess where they are at
• Helping the club evaluate its direction and progress
   

4.      To work with club officers and committees by…

• Helping officers prepare for the club meeting
• Encouraging officers to attend officer training or providing officer training
• Helping committees understand their function and purpose
   

5.      To develop and maintain community support by…

• Publicity through available media
• Providing a means of communications for club families
• Providing guidance for fund raising activities
• To serve as a contact person for the 4-H agent