Mecklenburg 4-H
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
4-H is a community of young people across Virginia 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.
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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
We are currently seeking two adult volunteers who are willing to work together to restart our Mecklenburg 4-H Livestock Club. Youth ages 9 - 13 can participate in this club and show goats, sheep, cattle, and/or hogs at the Piedmont Area Junior Livestock Show held annually in Blackstone in April.
We are in need of two adult volunteers who are willing to work together to restart our Fur and Feathers Small Animal Club. This club is open to youth ages 5 - 19 with an interest in animal science.
We are recruiting additional adults (age 21 and older) who are committed to youth shooting education programs. Volunteers must be willing to commit to a weekend-long certification program held at Holiday Lake 4-H Center. Once training volunteers have led an agreed-upon number of training sessions with youth, the fee for the certification weekend will be reimbursed by Mecklenburg 4-H.
Volunteers are needed to share their special interests and talents with youth in short-term special interest clubs (SPIN Clubs). See details below.
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, 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.