4-H Volunteers

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4-H Volunteers

Volunteers work with 4-H professionals across the state on projects, programs, clubs, judging and leadership opportunities for young people.

4-H youth exhibiting a cat to two judges.

15 Minute Volunteer Lessons and Activities

15-minute lesson plans and activities for 4-H Volunteers to feel supported in their roles and responsibilities when working with youth.

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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation

Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

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4-H Supporters

4-H supporters are dedicated individuals, organizations, and community partners who share a common commitment to empowering youth through hands-on learning, leadership development, and civic engagement.

SDSU Extension Director Karla Trautman, 2021 Inductees Audrey and Art Kneen, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Safety Field Specialist John Keimig and South Dakota 4-H Program Director Tim Tanner.

4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

The 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame was started in 2015. It was created to recognize those who played a role in bringing shooting sports to the South Dakota 4-H Program and those who have helped it to grow on the state and regional levels.

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

4-H volunteer talking to a 4-H youth.

Volunteers & Supporters

In 4-H, we value and integrate our supporters in meaningful ways. If you would like to invest time, energy or resources to strengthen the next generation of young people, join us anytime!

2021 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame awards arranged on a table.

4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

The South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates adult volunteers who have dedicated themselves to making significant contributions to the development of the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program.

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4-H Volunteer Recognition Awards

Nominate a volunteer to be recognized at the state-level for their impact in 4-H. In addition to the Volunteer and Shooting Sports Hall of Fames, volunteers can be nominated for the Outstanding Youth Service, Outstanding Volunteer, Emerging Volunteer and Outstanding Shooting Sports Volunteer awards.

4-H youth exhibiting a cat to two judges.

4-H Volunteer Application

New volunteers interested in being a club leader, cloverbud leader, project leader, committee member or other local and state roles should complete this application.