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Welcome to the Learning Center for California 4-H volunteers!
Welcome to the Learning Center for California 4-H volunteers!
Our goal is to help you gain relevant skills to support you in your role as a 4-H volunteer. In addition to the courses offered here, please check with your county 4-H office about training and orientation sessions they may be offering in-person.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
for 4-H Adult volunteers ages 18 and up
for 4-H Adult volunteers ages 18 and up
Adults who work with youth in 4-H can participate in a skills-based training to get certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. The training teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to a youth (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Youth Mental Health First Aid certification is offered to currently enrolled California 4-H volunteers, both in-person and online via Zoom. See the Mental Health First Aid page to learn more about the certifications and scheduled sessions available through California 4-H.
For more information, please contact Jenna Colburn at jcolburn@ucanr.edu or Ally Lemmer at alemmer@ucanr.edu.
Online Learning through Extension Foundation Campus (Campus)
Online Learning through Extension Foundation Campus (Campus)
We use the Extension Foundation system to deliver interactive courses, on-demand. This system is now called Extension Foundation Campus (Campus).
You can take the courses on a computer or using the mobile app. The mobile app allows you to take the courses offline!
In addition to our Core (required) courses for adult volunteers, we offer eLearning courses at no cost for California 4-H members, volunteers and staff. You are welcome to take these courses on demand as you need them.
Each course offered by California 4-H has a unique enrollment key for each California county. Use your county's key to enroll in the course. Please note that all courses require an individual login and an enrollment key.
New Volunteer Course (2025-26)
New Volunteer Course (2025-26)
Returning Volunteer Course (2025-26)
Returning Volunteer Course (2025-26)
English
English
Length: 1 hour, 35 minutes (Can be completed over multiple sessions)
New Volunteer Course Enrollment Keys (PDF, 98.3 KB)
The California 4-H New Volunteer Course is a necessary resource for adults starting their first year or coming back after a break of a year or more. In this course, you will learn important parts of 4-H service, like an orientation, CANRA guidelines, and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. You'll also learn about 2-Deep Supervision and the 4-H program's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all youth, and how you can help achieve that vision.
English
English
Length: 55 minutes (Can be completed over multiple sessions)
Returning Volunteer Course Enrollment Keys (PDF, 97.7 KB)
The California 4-H Returning Volunteer Course gives you important updates on policies and best practices to keep you up to date. It focuses on CANRA guidelines and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. You'll also learn about the 4-H program's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all youth, and how you can help achieve that vision.
Español
Español
Duración: 1 hora y 35 minutos (Puede completarse en varias sesiones)
Acceso a la clave de inscripción (PDF, 98.3 KB)
El Curso para Nuevos Voluntarios de 4-H de California es un recurso necesario para los adultos que comienzan su primer año o que regresan después de una pausa de un año o más. En este curso, usted aprenderá partes importantes del servicio 4-H, como una orientación, los lineamientos de CANRA y el Modelo 4-H Thriving para el Desarrollo Positivo de la Juventud. También aprenderá sobre la Supervisión 2-Deep y el compromiso del programa 4-H de crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los jóvenes, y cómo usted puede ayudar a lograr esa visión.
Español
Español
Duración: 55 minutos (Puede completarse en varias sesiones)
Acceso a la clave de inscripción (PDF, 97.7 KB)
El curso para voluntarios que regresan del programa 4-H de California le ofrece actualizaciones importantes sobre políticas y mejores prácticas para mantenerlo al día. Se enfoca en los lineamientos de CANRA y en el Modelo 4-H para el Desarrollo Positivo de la Juventud (4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development). También aprenderá sobre el compromiso del programa 4-H de crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los jóvenes, y cómo usted puede ayudar a lograr esa visión.
More e-learning courses on Campus
More e-learning courses on Campus
We offer the following courses at no cost for University of California 4-H Youth Development Program youth, volunteers and professionals.
To access the courses, please:
To access the courses, please:
Copy the course Enrollment Key for your county.
Click the link to the course - please note that you will be required to log in to the Campus system.
For adults ages 21 and up who are chaperones for 4-H overnight events.
For adult volunteers with financial roles.
Para voluntarios adultos con roles financieros.
Chaperone Essentials (Overnight Events)
Chaperone Essentials (Overnight Events)
Length: 20 minutes
Overnight Chaperone Essentials enrollment key (PDF, 97.7 KB)
Adults volunteering as chaperones for state 4-H sponsored overnight events, including state and national conferences, must complete this course once. It is also recommended for chaperones of all 4-H sponsored overnight events.
Financial Management Series for Volunteers
Financial Management Series for Volunteers
Length: Varies, 5-7 minutes/module. Total estimated time 75 minutes. You can pause and resume at any time.
Financial Management Series Enrollment Keys (PDF, 80.4 KB)
This series gives you the skills and knowledge needed to handle the financial aspects of 4-H Youth Development Programs. You'll learn about:
Financial management basics
Setting up and authorizing bank accounts
Planning, fundraising, and managing resources
Handling gifts, scholarships, animals, and firearms as gifts
Financial reporting and compliance
Responsibilities of 4-H Unit and VMO Treasurers
Managing excess funds, disbursements, taxes, and property.
This series is designed for California 4-H adult volunteers with financial roles, such as Club Leaders, VMO Treasurers, and Treasurer Advisors.
*You’ll receive a certificate and badge after completing all 7 modules.
Serie de Gestión Financiera para Voluntarios
Serie de Gestión Financiera para Voluntarios
Duración: Varía, 5-7 minutos por módulo. Tiempo total estimado: 75 minutos. Puede pausar y reanudar la lección en cualquier momento.
Gestión financiera para voluntarios: Claves de inscripción (PDF, 80.4 KB)
Esta serie le brinda las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para manejar los aspectos financieros de los Programas de Desarrollo Juvenil 4-H. Aprenderás sobre:
los aspectos básicos de la administración financiera
la creación y autorización de cuentas bancarias
la planificación, la recaudación de fondos y la administración de recursos
También cubre el manejo de regalos, becas, animales y armas de fuego como regalos
reportes financieros y cumplimiento
responsabilidades de los tesoreros de las unidades 4-H y VMO
y el manejo de fondos excedentes, desembolsos, impuestos y propiedades
Este curso está diseñado para voluntarios adultos de 4-H de California con funciones financieras, tales como Líderes de Club, Tesoreros de VMO y Tesoreros Asesores.
* Usted recibirá un certificado y una insignia después de completar los 7 módulos.
"Super Evaluators" at State Presentation Contest
State Presentation Evaluator Certification
State Presentation Evaluator Certification
Length: 40 minutes
Presentation Evaluator Certification Enrollment Keys (PDF, 100.1 KB)
The Presentation Evaluator Certification course is for adult volunteers and Senior 4-H members who are 16 and older. The goal of the Evaluator Certification is to ensure that presentations are judged fairly and consistently.
This course covers the following topics:
In-depth overview of the presentation program.
Best practices for evaluating presentations.
How to give constructive feedback.
This course will certify you to evaluate presentations at the county, regional and state levels.
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