Volunteer

We always want and need good volunteers. 
There are a variety of ways to volunteer with 4-H depending on your time availability, skills and interests.  Some possibilities include:

  • School enrichment programs
  • Project mentoring connected to your current hobby
  • Guest speakers for club meetings
  • Day camp group leaders
  • Supervise/chaperone youth events
  • Paperwork/data entry in the office
  • County fair assistance
  • Club leader

 
Please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, for more information on volunteering with the 4-H youth of Washington County.

County 4-H News

4-H Clover
August 5, 2019
Making County Fair Experiences Possible for All 4-H Youth

4-H offers a place to grow.  It brings value to a young person's life.  Confidence, responsibility, respect and communication skills are learned through the 4-H experience.  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers accomodations that will provide an environment where children can participate safely.

careers in agriculture
August 3, 2019
Agriculture Ag Exploration Day to be held Sept. 5 near Crawfordsville

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host an Ag Exploration Day for area high school students on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville.

evalutaion sheet
August 2, 2019
Washington County Fair Evaluation Meeting September 12

The 2019 Washington County Fair Evaluation Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. on the fairgrounds in the Fair Board Meeting Room. 4-H’ers, parents, leaders, superintendents, and committee members are invited to attend. Share successes from the fair this year and suggestions.

St Louis Arch
August 2, 2019
4-H 7th-8th Grade Trip Planned to St. Louis October 5

Washington County 7th-8th grade 4-H’ers are invited to attend Region 15 4-H day trip to St. Louis October 5. Spend the day adventuring the city with a stop at and tram ride to the top of the St. Louis Arch, visit Grant’s Farm, the St. Louis Science Center, dinner at Incredible Pizza Company with unlimited games.

January 1, 2019
Youth Guide - Veterinary Feed Directive January 1, 2017

A veterinary feed directive (VFD) is a written statement given to an animal owner by a veterinarian that is similar to a prescription.  Youth must obtain a VFD order from their veterinarian to get the VFD feed.  Click here for guide.

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