Volunteer with 4-H

Do you want a rewarding and fulfilling way to give back to your community?

Marion County 4-H is looking for consistent and dedicated individuals to serve as 4-H club leaders and helpers, and in other roles within the program. We rely heavily on caring adults to deliver positive youth development experiences to our youth. Whether you are a 4-H newbie or long-time member, we need your time and talents to make a difference in the lives of young people in Marion County!

Questions?

Contact the Marion County 4-H office:

marion4h@purdue.edu
317-275-9305

Ways to Volunteer

Here are some of the many ways you can share your time as a 4-H volunteer in Marion County:

  • Serve as a leader or helper in one of our existing 4-H clubs around Marion County
  • Create your own 4-H club and recruit new 4-H’ers from your neighborhood or community to participate
  • Help with a specific 4-H project – teach a special skill like carpentry, cake decorating, beekeeping, or whatever you're good at to young people across the county
  • Help out at a one-time 4-H event/program
  • Help with an afterschool program
  • Volunteer on our fair organizing committee
  • Serve as a judge for 4-H project exhibits

Contact Us to Get Started on Your 4-H Volunteer Journey

If you’d like to volunteer but aren’t sure which role is right for you, contact us to set up a time to meet and discuss your interests and get matched to a Marion County 4-H volunteer role!

Get in Touch

How to Sign Up

All new volunteers must complete an application and screening process and participate in training before becoming an official 4-H volunteer. If you’re ready to sign up as a new 4-H volunteer, follow these steps:

  1. Create an account using our enrollment management website, 4-H Online, and add yourself as a new volunteer. Follow these instructions for new volunteer enrollment. If you are volunteering with a specific club, be sure to select Club Volunteer as your Volunteer Type and then Organizational Leader as your Role so that you can add the club you are affilitiated with.
  2. Complete your online Orientation and Youth Protection Training in 4-H Online when prompted.
  3. Once you have submitted your enrollment, a Purdue Extension Marion County staff member will be in touch!

Enroll in 4-H Online

If you would prefer to complete a paper application, please download and complete the following forms and submit them to us at marion4h@purdue.edu.

  1. Volunteer Application
  2. Adult Behavioral Expectations
  3. Vehicle Use Policy

Volunteer Re-enrollment

Individuals must annually reaffirm their commitment to serving as 4-H volunteers.

Volunteer Badge Program

We're thrilled to announce our latest initiative designed to celebrate our volunteers' commitment to lifelong learning and family engagement! We've developed an innovative online, self-paced course, tailored specifically to acknowledge your dedication and passion for building positive family connections through 4-H activities. 

  • Family Engagement Badge: Click here to access our virtual classroom and begin your journey toward earning the Marion County 4-H Family Engagement Badge.
  • More badge opportunities coming soon!

More Volunteer Resources

See our Marion County 4-H volunteers in action