 Benton
County
Adult 4-H Leaders
Types of 4-H Leaders •
What is the difference between a Leader and a Certified
Leader?
 The role of a 4-H volunteer is to provide leadership to the local and county
4-H program, work cooperatively with 4-H families, volunteers and Extension
agents, and participate in Parent-Volunteer training to enhance personal
knowledge of 4-H and to assist in the development of 4-H members. There
are many different yet equally important roles to be filled in every club and
county. The four leader roles are organizational, activity, resource and
project.
- Adult Leader Parent Meeting Minutes
Types of 4-H Leaders
Organizational Leaders: Adult Leader Training Workshop
These leaders provide primary leadership for the 4-H club and are otherwise
known as the main leaders. This individual(s) coordinates, guides and provides
leadership for the club. His/her most important role is to encourage, involve
and develop other leaders.
Activity resource and project leaders assist the Organizational leader.
Activity Leaders
These leaders provide leadership for planning and coordinating an activity
through the use of a committee of youth and adults. Possible committees might
include: talent contest, picnic, service-learning project, etc.
Resource Leaders
These leaders assist other leaders with activities throughout the year. Ex. A parent that is there to help with whatever.
Project Leaders
These leaders provide the leadership in learning about and teaching 4-H
members about a specific subject matter. Ex. Beef, livestock, Ccothing, foods,
technology, etc.
What is the difference between a Leader and a Certified
Leader?
All Volunteers Need
Annually: Fill out the volunteer application card, volunteer agreement, and
behavior guidelines.
One time: Fill out Youth Protection Certification (background check), sign
the certification of reading the youth protection policy and provide three
references.
Be listed on the annual club directory. If you are not listed on the club’s
directory then you are considered inactive and the next year will have to
complete the youth protection and references again.
Certified Leaders
Complete all of the above requirements
Attend at least three “trainings” throughout the year. We will have a file
filled with a volunteer training record at each training. It will be your
responsibility to fill out the record at the training. Information needed:
Description of Training (ex. Parent leader meeting), Training Date (9-25-06),
Type: Check - meeting, in person or self study. Only one of the three may be
self-study training. One of the three may be a State Conducted Training such as
State Leader Forum or State Shooting Sports Instructor Training.
You are Very Important
Your role as a leader is very important to the youth of Benton County as well
as to other leaders and the Extension office. You are the # one role model in
most of these kids’ lives. As a role model & mentor it is imperative that you
conduct yourself to represent the moral standards of the 4-H program. You should
represent the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H
program with pride and dignity, behave appropriately, exhibit good
sportsmanship, and demonstrate reasonable conflict management skills. Remember:
Our goal as leaders is the development of youth and giving them the life skills
needed to pursue a successful life after 4-H.
Benton County 4-H is serving communities of Benton County and the families
within it. Contact the Benton County Extension Office (479-271-1060) if you have
any questions.
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