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Bay County 4-H Volunteers

The University of Florida defines a volunteer as “any person who, of his own free will, provides goods or services to any state department or agency (4-H), with no monetary or material compensation.”

What do 4-H Volunteers do?

Volunteers help in many different ways based on their interests, skills, and available time to support 4-H members and programs. Because 4-H offers such a wide variety of events and activities, there is a role for almost everyone.

Which Volunteer positions are available?

Full-Time Positions (6 + hours per month)

• Organizational Club Leader
• Co-Leader
• Shooting Sports Coach

Part-Time Positions ( 1 – 5 hours per month)

• Resource Leader
• Project Leader (help youth with a particular 4-H project such as horse, sewing, rocketry, shooting sports, etc)
• Support Leader
• Advisory Committee Member
• Foundation Board Member
• Middle Manager

“Episodic” Volunteering

You can also volunteer for a single event that interests you, which we call “episodic” volunteering. Examples include:

• Judge Record Books
• Help with fundraisers or other special events
• Help out with the Fair
• Judge County or District Events
• Serve as a camp Chaperone

What kind of support is available for Volunteers?

Our office provides regular updates for volunteers that include upcoming events, deadlines, and important county policies. Club leaders meet twice a year with the 4-H agent for training on new projects, procedures, and resources. Volunteers can also attend leadership forums, such as the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leaders Forum held each fall in Georgia, or the Florida State Volunteer Leaders Forum at Camp Ocala in April. Attendance at these events is encouraged but not required.

How do I sign up?

Regular service volunteers who work directly with youth—such as club leaders, camp chaperones, or judging team coaches—must complete an application and interview. Once approved, you will receive a letter of appointment and officially become a 4-H volunteer.
Behind-the-scenes volunteers, such as advisory committee members or event judges, only need to complete an application before getting started.