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St. Francis County
4-H Youth Development
Why Be a Volunteer Leader?
You are wanted and needed as a 4-H volunteer. As a volunteer leader, you will
experience your own personal growth as you help others attain theirs, and you
will be rewarded in many ways.
- Volunteers can develop knowledge and skills in the areas of child and
youth development, organizational planning, and personal and group
management.
- Volunteer leaders can watch the development of 4-H members.
- Volunteer leaders can know they have given help to others and to their
own families.
- Volunteer leaders get to meet new people and work with outstanding 4-H
members and adults.
- Volunteer leaders can gain personal satisfaction and meet some of their
own needs through helping others.
- Volunteer leaders learn new skills from other leaders and from 4-H
members.
- Volunteer leaders know that they are contributing to the improvement of
their communities.
4-H volunteer leaders are entitled to certain tax deductions. Generally,
out-of-pocket expenses, such as amounts spent for fees, materials, travel,
lodging, awards, etc., and mileage for use of privately owned vehicles are
deductible as contributions. The same type of expenses incurred when attending
4-H leadership training is also deductible. Keep an accurate record of your
out-of-pocket expenses and consult with a qualified tax person.
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