Adult Volunteer
Adults are vital in helping youth get the most out of 4-H by leading projects, encouraging children to try new things, and helping out at events. In addition to leading projects, check out some of the other ways adults can volunteer:
Community Club Leader
Co-Community Club Leader
Assistant Community Club Leader
Adult Treasurer
Record Book Coordinator
Club Officer Leader
Please direct any questions about the enrollment processes below to your club Enrollment Coordinator.
NEW ADULT VOLUNTEERS PROCESS
1. Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey.
The County 4-H Representative will reach out to you with the necessary information to complete the following steps.
2. Create an adult volunteer profile within the online enrollment system.
Please make sure the family email address in the system is correct and one you check regularly. This email will be used for most communications and to confirm your volunteer application.
3. Complete CA DOJ & FBI Fingerprint LiveScan form and bring it to one of the following locations.
Submit a copy of completed form to 4-H Office.
4. Complete the New Volunteer Course and attend In-Person Orientation
All new 4-H volunteers are required to take the New Volunteer Training online courses in the eXtension system before they are approved as a volunteer. After you complete and submit your ZSuite profile you will receive an automated message with the eXtension login instructions. The email will go to the family email account you entered in ZSuite.
You will also be required to attend an In-Person Orientation. Orientation is about two and a half hours. There will be multiple date options for you to attend.
5. Make enrollment payment to local 4-H office.
Enrollment fees for 2024-2025 are $30/adult volunteers. Please note, fees are non-refundable.
6. Approval
4-H volunteer appointments are reviewed and approved after:
- You are signed up in ZSuite.
- You have passed the screeening process.
- You have completed all of the New Volunteer Training required in your county.
RETURNING ADULT VOLUNTEERS (no break in service)
1. Update your ZSuite profile.
Log in to ZSuite to update your profile to enroll for the new year. Please make sure the email address in the system is correct and one you check regularly. Please do not create a new profile. You will need to click Forgot Password? and complete the process to reset account and select PIN.
2. Take the Returning Volunteers Training in the online eXtension sustem.
You will receive and submit your ZSuite profile application for the new year.
3. Make enrollment payment to local 4-H office. Enrollment fees for 2024-2025 are $30/adult volunteers. Please note, fees are non-refundable.
Adult Volunteers with any break in service must register as a new adult volunteer and complete the requirements above.
*You must have an email account to enroll on-line. If you do not currently have an email account, search for "free email accounts" in your web browser to select an email.