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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
We are the youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. We bring research-based information from our land grant universities – Virginia Tech and Virginia State University – to the youth in our community. Virginia 4-H provides education and life skill development opportunities for youth to grow into confident, capable, and contributing members of their communities.
Locally, we offer programs for youth ages 5 – 19 that are designed to meet the identified needs of Mecklenburg County residents.
How to Get Involved
How to Get Involved
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Explore our website to learn more about what Mecklenburg 4-H has to offer! You may also visit the Mecklenburg County Extension Office for information on other local Extension programs.
current volunteer opportunities
current volunteer opportunities
We are always looking for dedicated adult volunteers to lead traditional 4-H clubs based on their interests and expertise. Traditional clubs have a constitution and bylaws, elected officers, an annual plan of work, and usually a fundraising plan. Members work to complete a project based on their age and experience level (ex: 4-H livestock project culminating in the area livestock show). To start a new club, we need a minimum of 2 adult volunteer leaders and 5 youth members (depending on the club ages 5 and older or ages 9 and older).
If you are looking for a short-term commitment, we love to have volunteers offer SPIN programs. SPIN programs are short-term, special interest programs usually designed to last six sessions. SPIN programs do not have elected officers or club funds. This is a great way to test out the waters of volunteerism and share your interests and talents with young people.
If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, please contact Jennifer Bowen at jebowen1@vt.edu or 738-6191 ext. 4371.
Extension Agents are educators who provide hands-on learning experiences.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify the Mecklenburg County Extension Office at (434)738-6191 ext. 4371/TDD*during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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