There are many exciting ways you can be part of 4-H. Local 4-H clubs and 4-H special emphasis groups need you, and the county 4-H program offers other leadership opportunities for you. These are some of the many ways you can "count yourself in 4-H."

Local 4-H Clubs Need:

• Project Leaders who show young people how to make and grow things, teach new skills and have fun together with animals, art, gardening, nutrition, photography, woodworking and other areas. Choose from over 50 projects or design your own!
• Activity Leaders who coach 4-H'ers in seasonal activities such as baseball, basketball, club trips, community service, drama, music and fund raising.
• Organizational or General Leaders who guide the club, its officers and other volunteers in designing experiences to fit the interests of the club.

County 4-H Needs:

• Committee Members who set program priorities; plan and conduct events like summer camp, horse shows and 4-H promotion in public places.
• Resource or Key Leaders who counsel and teach other volunteers how to help project members, advise club officers, and teach specific projects.
• Fair Superintendents who check in youth fair entries, assist the judges and arrange exhibits at the county fair.
• Community Backers and Fund Raisers who might get involved as judges for events, club speakers and financial contributors and fund raising at the local level.

What Do You Gain When You Count Yourself in 4-H?

• You gain the satisfaction of helping young people learn and grow
• You develop skills that help you with your family and work
• You feel good about yourself
• You contribute to youth, your family, 4-H and the community
• You become part of the University of Wisconsin educational system
• You have fun!

Can We Count On You?
To volunteer, call the Oconto County 4-H Office at (920) 834-6852 or e-mail Becky Dolata, Program Assistant at becky.dolata@co.oconto.wi.us or Paula Huff, 4-H Youth Development Agent at paula.huff@ces.uwex.edu.

In order to insure the safety of the youth involved in 4-H, all 4-H leaders are required to participate in an orientation program. In addition, all volunteers are screened through a criminal background check completed by the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Justice.

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