How to become involved in 4-H:
Youth
Becoming involved in 4-H is much easier than you may think. These are the basic requirements to be a 4-H member:
- School grade
Anyone in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can become a 4-H member. (Students in Grades K-3 are called Clover Kids and they are involved in many of the same things as 4-H'ers in grades 4-12.)
- Do you want to learn new things?
Activities that you participate in will challenge your skills, and you will learn from other kids and adults that truly care about you and what you learn.
Not much to it...simply have an interest in learning new things. Who do you contact? Donella Darrington at the Winneshiek County Extension Office. Just give her a call or drop on by.
Want to start now? Learn some of the meaning of "4-H"
Pick A Project Paper - this newspaper will help you decide which project areas to sign up for. Remember you can always try something different next year.
Enrollment Form (front side) Project titles (back side) - complete these two forms and return to the Extension Office. If you need help finding a 4-H club to join, we can help you with that.
You must also have a copy of your medical information on file. This information is kept confidential and must be updated yearly.
Club Member Medical Form (pdf)
Adult Medical Form (pdf)
Adults
4-H offers many opportunities for you to become involved at the level you feel comfortable. Each level of 4-H offers some exciting opportunities for volunteering, from being a local club leader to volunteering at the Iowa State Fair. Read more about them:
If you have a specific interest in being a volunteer at the county level, feel free to contact the Winneshiek County Extension Office. Most counties have opportunities that last from single events to year long activities.