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How
to Volunteer
A hundred years from now it will not matter
what my bank acount was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind
of car I drove.....but the world may be different because I was
important in the life of a child.
Paraphrased
from an essay,
"Within My Power" by
Forest Witcroft
There may be many volunteer opportunities available. Volunteers
provide leadership for projects or clubs, manage county or state
events and activities, take programs into schools, and help with
special interest activities.
Volunteers
are vital to 4-H Youth Development. They support the mission of
4-H to teach others and to enhance personal growth.
Benefits
of Volunteering
| By
volunteering for 4-H you can... |
- Have
fun with kids
- Become
a mentor
- Meet
new people and make new friends
- Develop
new skills
- Stay
active
- Become
a leader in your community
- Have
a positive impact on the life of a child
- Discover
new abilities you never thought you had
- Receive
training and educational opportunities
- Stay
young at heart
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The
Process
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volunteers: |
- Complete
application and enrollment forms
- Are
screened through the Washington State Patrol
- Are
interviewed for best match
- Receive
training
- Are
supported by other volunteers and the 4-H staff
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To
volunteer for the Pierce County 4-H Program e-mail Nancy
Baskett or at 253-798-3258.
How
can I enroll my group as a 4-H club?
WSU
Pierce County 4-H has the necessary enrollment forms for you to
complete and submit to the office. Enrollment is necessary for participation
in 4-H.
We
use a computer-based enrollment system, which means the forms must
be filled out completely and accurately. Be sure to check the codes
that accompany the form. The 4-H year is October 1 through September
30. All 4-H members must re-enroll every year. enrollments are due
by November 1 of each year for returning members and are accepted
throughout the year for new members. It's a good idea to enroll
early so you and your members stay continually on the mailing list
and receive notices of all events and activities. The deadline for
enrollment additions and changes in order to be eligible to participate
in state and county fairs and other activities is July 1.
After
your club enrollment form has been submitted, check with the Pierce
County 4-H office to see whether member recognition items are
available.
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