4-H Volunteer Connections
Our 4-H Volunteer Connections are structured to offer connection, engagement, and networking for our 4-H volunteers in the Northeast Region. We bring volunteers together from CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV! These Zoom sessions start with “connection before content” with fun icebreaker games and conversation. We then move to the evening topic, sometimes led by experts from different states or volunteers as teams or panelists. Volunteers get the chance to spend time in breakout rooms with individuals from other parts of the region to share ideas and learn from one another. We would love for your to join us! Register for each session below.
Upcoming Sessions
Volunteer Excellence: Recognizing Achievement, Inspiring Growth
January 21, 2026
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Hear inspiring 4-H volunteer stories including those recognized through the National 4-H Salute to Excellence Award. Come celebrate success, learn from peers and strengthen your own impact. Come away with inspiration and new ideas for recognizing volunteers in your 4-H program!
AI for 4-H: What to Know and How to Use It
February 18, 2026
6:30 – 8 p.m.
The webinar will share an introduction to artificial intelligence, ideas for 4-H volunteers, and pitfalls to avoid. No matter your current level of experience, there will be information for you. You will learn what generative AI is and what it is not through real examples of how it might support your 4-H work.
Moving into a New Era of Leadership with Teens
March 18, 2026
6:30 – 8 p.m.
In this session, you will learn how to partner with teen leaders to support the 4-H agenda. We’ll explore strategies for collaboration and share real-world examples from Maryland and D.C. 4-H programs.
Past Sessions
Ready, Set, Goal! Jumpstart Your 4-H Year!
This session is designed to be interactive, energizing, and practical—giving 4-H volunteers tools and ideas to help youth set meaningful goals and help guide their efforts effectively for the year.
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Preparing for Youth Engagement
4-H is hands-on learning! Have you ever spent hours preparing hands-on learning experience for youth to then have them fall flat? You might be missing one key ingredient- youth engagement. Join us as we explore the key elements of youth engagement and practical strategies to move from working for youth to working with them!
Building connections is essential for your success as a 4-H volunteer
As a 4-H volunteer, while it may seem challenging to navigate the organization and feel connected to the broader 4-H community, you have the power to make a difference.
Join us to learn how dedicated 4-H volunteers have faced these challenges head-on through uplifting social gatherings, informal mentoring, and strong community connections.
Enhance your leadership skills by building meaningful connections that inspire and empower.
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Growing Beyond the Ribbon
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