Join Us

Our programs in science, healthy living and civic engagement are backed by a network of 100 public universities and a robust community of 4‑H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, kids build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.

how to Register

Youth Members

NEW MEMBERS  (never enrolled in 4-H)

Step 1: Enroll on Zsuite

• New member families enrolling will create a new household profile in the ZSuite system.

Step 2: Pay enrollment fee via the Alameda UC 4-H Enrollment Fee Survey payment page ($100)

• Payment options

  1. Option 1 - Online payment using a credit card.

  2. Option 2 - Financial Waiver (need-based youth fee waiver)

• If you have an individual that cannot pay via credit card, please contact the County Office.

PREVIOUS MEMBERS  (Members previously enrolled in 4-H online)

Step 1: Enroll on Zsuite

• Member families active in 4-H online anytime from 2018 to 2023 will use the same email address to login to ZSuite, but will need to to reset the password (click "Forgot Password" on the ZSuite login page).

• Note: DO NOT create a new household profile if you have been enrolled in 4-H at any time prior to July 2023.

Step 2: Pay enrollment fee via the Alameda UC 4-H Enrollment Fee Survey payment page ($100)

• Payment options

  1. Option 1 - Online payment using a credit card.

  2. Option 2 - Financial Waiver (need-based youth fee waiver)

• If you have an individual that cannot pay via credit card, please contact the County Office.

Adult Volunteers

Please visit the UC Alameda County 4-H page for Adult Volunteer registration information.