{"id":463,"date":"2010-08-25T10:21:47","date_gmt":"2010-08-25T14:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/?page_id=463"},"modified":"2024-05-02T07:52:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T11:52:19","slug":"county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/4h\/county\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Club and County Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-495\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader.jpg\" alt=\"4h-leader\" width=\"252\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader.jpg 252w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader-105x71.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,252px\" \/>Do you like birdwatching, cooking, gardening or working with animals? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as part of 4-H. Imagine a young person&#8217;s satisfaction at learning a new skill, at doing a job well. Imagine your own satisfaction at watching a young person blossom. You can help our young people as they gain self-esteem &#8212; an essential ingredient for happy, productive citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the ways I can be involved in 4-H in my county?<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you want to be a club leader or work with kids on a short-term project, there&#8217;s a role for you in your county&#8217;s 4-H program.<\/p>\n<h3>Leader:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-494\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader2.jpg\" alt=\"4-H leaders teaching club members about wind power; photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA\" width=\"252\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader2.jpg 252w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2010\/08\/4h-leader2-105x70.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,252px\" \/>Through hands-on activities, help children ages 5-19 develop social skills, and to learn and grow. Share your skills, talents, and special interests, such as photography, horses, dogs, rabbits, community service, computers, whatever is best for you.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on being a 4-H club leader, view the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/volunteer\/4h\/county\/leader-role-description\/\">Role Description<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Chaperone:<\/h3>\n<p>Provide transportation, or simply go with a youth group to a special event or activity.<\/p>\n<h3>Short-Term Volunteer:<\/h3>\n<p>Teach a special interest program or assist a 4-H group with a special project.<\/p>\n<h3>Get started:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/how-do-i-become-a-volunteer\/\">Begin the application process<\/a> to become a 4-H volunteer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you like birdwatching, cooking, gardening or working with animals? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as part of 4-H. 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