Becoming a 4-H club leader is an immensely rewarding volunteer experience. Youth need caring, supportive adults in their life.  You can truly make a very positive difference in the lives of your club members.

 To become a 4-H club leader, you need to complete the following steps.

1.  Read the Volunteer Application Packet and complete a 4-H Volunteer Application and Volunteer Application Supplement.  You can get an application from the Extension Office, which is located on the 1st floor, South Building of the Salt Lake County Government Center:

2001 S. State Street, Suite 1200
Salt Lake City , Utah 84190-2350
(801) 468-3179, Information Desk

2.  Return your completed application to the Extension Office.

3.  Your application will be reviewed and a background screening completed. You will receive notice from our office about the volunteer screening results.

4.  Attend 4-H New Club Leaders Orientation. This is a mandatory, two-hour orientation that must be completed before you will become an official 4-H club leader.

5.  Upon succesful completion of the background screening process and completion of 4-H Club Leader Orientation, you are an official 4-H club leader. You can begin your volunteer service. Welcome to the 4-H family!

Although 4-H Club Leader Orientation is the only mandatory training required, it merely provides the basics of being a 4-H club leader.  All leaders are strongly encouraged to complete 4-H Core Training during their first year as a club leader.

"The members who excel the most in 4-H

are members of clubs with well-trained clubs leaders."