Volunteer Resources

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Find helpful volunteer resources on this page.

Click here for Iowa 4-H Youth Development's program specific expectations and recommendations.

Resources for 4-H Volunteers & Staff to Support Club Meetings, Programs and Activities

New Volunteer Training Resources

Help sheet to access new volunteer training via 4HOnline
4-H Equation 4H 3300
Essential Elements of the 4-H Experience
Meeting the Needs of Youth 4H 0351
Circle of Courage website
How Kids Develop Ages and Stages of Youth Development 4H 0350
Ages and Stages (6-8) PM 1530H
Ages and Stages (9-11) PM 1530I
Ages and Stages (12-14)
Ages and Stages (15-18)

Leader Resources

Risk Management website
Positive Youth Development Webpage
State 4-H Recognition Day Checklist 4HP 2103
Recruitment and Retention 4HP 2100
Service Learning 4HP 2102
Preparing Youth for the Fair 4HP 2101
The Exhibit Judging Experience 4HP 2104
4-H Name and Emblem Policies (USDA Webpage)
Behavior Management

Annual Leader 2020-21 Planning for Success of 4-H Youth Resources

Virtual Learning Leader Resources

Connecting Virtually with Youth 
Connecting Virtually with Youth Best Practices 
Best Practices for Online Communication 
Icebreakers for Online Club Meetings
Preparing for Online Club Meetings 
Tips for Engaging 4-H Youth in Online Learning

4-H Club Management

4-H Club Pre-Meeting Activities
4-H Club Meeting Outline
4-H Club Meeting & Parliamentary Procedure
Record Keeping Webpage
Troubleshooting 4-H Clubs
4-H Club Financial Management Webpage
4-H Club Financing Video
Building a Vibrant Club

New Leader Letters

Letter Content Description
What is 4-H?
Getting Started with a 4-H Club
Planning & Conducting 4-H Club Meetings
Leadership & Teaching Techniques
4-H Youth Activities
Opportunities for 4-H Leaders

Inclusion of ALL Youth Resources

The Law
Making Adaptations
Learning Disabilities
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Children and Youth with Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

4HOnline Help Documents for Leaders

Club Leader Helpsheet 
Volunteer Types Definitions 
Help sheet to access new volunteer training via 4HOnline

County Youth Committees

County Youth Committees

Clover Kids Resources

Clover Kids Toolbox Table of Contents
Clover Kids Toolbox