Volunteer Enrollment
All volunteers are required to enroll in 4-H Online prior to becoming an approved volunteer. Volunteers must re-enroll every year. Enrollment opens on September 1!
Become a Volunteer
Become a 4-H Volunteer in Six Simple Steps:
1. Decide that you want to help kids grow and explore their futures.
2. Watch the Orientation videos to learn more about 4-H and opportunities available to you.
3. Contact the Madison County Extension Office to find out about local opportunities.
4. Complete Iowa State University Extension’s Child Protection and Safety Policy (CPSP) process, including a background screening, volunteer application, and agree to the Code of Conduct for Iowa 4-H Volunteers.
5. Attend a local/state training.
6. Share your skills, knowledge, and talents while having FUN with kids!
4-H Financial Policies
Upcoming Programs
New Volunteer Training
New volunteers are required to complete new volunteer training. Contact the Extension Office with any questions.
Annual Volunteer Training
Volunteers are required to complete annual volunteer training. This can be completed through 4-H Online or in person. Contact the Extension Office to find out more about in-person options.
Shooting Sports Leader & Discipline Training
Yearly Timeline
Vibrant Club Publications
Check out these resources on the Extension Store:
Game of Bests -- Vibrant Clubs (iastate.edu)
Triangles -- InventSTEM Club Activity (iastate.edu)
Bird Call Mnemonics -- Vibrant Clubs (iastate.edu)
Spaghetti Skyscraper -- InventSTEM Club Activity (iastate.edu)
Thin Films -- On The Go Lesson (iastate.edu)
2D and 3D -- STEM Club Activity (iastate.edu)