Become a volunteer

Do you have the passion to start your own club and help youth closer to home or with your personal interests? Want to give back to your community in a way that connects you with other amazing and compassionate adults? Become a club leader!

Club Leaders host a meeting 1-2 times a month that includes either a community service or educational part. After each meeting we ask you submit an attendance sheet and any fun photos taken. Each year club leaders submit or reinstate a club charter and help recruit/educate families at Open House. 

We work closely with our club leaders and have 2 trainings a year to help give you new ideas and support as your club grows and succeeds. We put you in a supportive network with other volunteers to mentor and support you. Club leaders are also eligible for special awards and recognition for their efforts. Although Club Leaders are most of the time a family's first point of contact for 4-H information, your agents are always there to support you.

Ready to start a club? We will gladly help you achieve this goal! Just reach out to us and we'll take it step by step.

What Do I Need to Start a 4-H Club?

1.     Two Background Screened Leaders

a.     The state 4-H two-deep policy requires all meetings to be conducted by two adults who have been properly screened to be around youth. This includes being enrolled in the 4-H Online system, being fingerprinted, completing the volunteer application within 4-H Online and completing an in-browser youth protection training.   Additional adults and parents are invited to volunteer and assist with meetings even if they are not the designated club leaders. Nassau 4-H will cover the screening cost of the leader and 1/2 the screening cost for co-leaders.

2.     Five (or more!) Interested Youth

a.     Each 4-H club must consist of at least 5 youth from two or more families. All youth must be enrolled in 4-H online and pay their membership fees to be accurately enrolled. There is no limit on the number of youth, as long as leaders can maintain control of the club. All clubs must be open to all youth and families according to the UF Affirmative Action policies.

3.     Meeting Location

a.     Nassau County 4-H has access to several county facilities in Hilliard, Callahan, and Yulee, and Amelia Island. Agents can help you rent these facilities. Meetings can also be a private home or residence.

4.     Subject Matter/Projects

a.     What type of club will you run? General? Livestock? Leadership? Arts? Home Skills?

5.     Enthusiasm! At the end of the day you are doing something amazing for the youth in your community. We thank you and hope you have a fun experience. Passionate club leaders make the difference in a youth's life.