Returning Adult Volunteer
Return Adult Volunteer
4-H has grown in California because of the dedication of our volunteers. Some of our volunteers have supported 4-H for 10, 20 and 30 years or more!
Re-apply annually by December 31
All 4-H volunteers must be appointed annually. If you are a current 4-H Adult Volunteer, to continue in the next year you need to re-apply and be re-appointed by December 31st to continue with no breaks in service.
Re-application process
1. Update your 4hOnline profile.
Log in to 4-H online ZSuite enrollment system to update your profile to enroll for the new year. Please make sure the email address in the system is correct and one you check regularly.
2. Take the Returning Volunteers Training in the on-line eXtension system.
Enrollment Key: "SantaCruz"
(831) 205-3180 or email 4-H office for this information.
Email address: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu
You will receive the login information sent to your Family e-mail after you update and submit your 4hOnline profile application for the new year. If you used a paper enrollment form, you will have to check with your county 4-H Representative for the instructions.
3. Get approved as a 4-H Volunteer.
After all the application requirements and mandatory trainings are completed, the County Director reviews and approves the volunteer appointments.
STEP 3: PAY REGISTRATION FEES
- 2023-2024 4-H ENROLLMENT FEE PAYMENT:
- $67 youth member
- $28 adult leader
- Payment options:
- CASH/CHECK DISCOUNT -Pay directly to your 4-H community club leader.
- ON-LINE payment survey system! - Additional $3 processing fee will apply for credit card transactions.
Fee waiver assistance is available for families to cover the 4-H enrollment in financial need. A family will need to complete the 4-H fee waiver form. After completing the 4-H fee waiver form, turn it into your 4-H community club leader or 4-H office staff.
You may not begin participating in 4-H activities until both steps have been completed.
NOTE: If you have a break in service
You have a break in service if you are not currently enrolled as a 4-H volunteer when you apply for the new year. Please follow the process for New Volunteers when applying.
You may not begin participating in 4-H activities until both steps have been completed.
Volunteer Resources
4hOnline Instructions - New Adult Volunteers
4hOnline Instructions - Returning Adult Volunteers
Training for New and Returning Volunteers
Enrollment Key: SantaCruz
Locations where Live Scan fingerprinting services are available
Call or email the 4-H office for the Live Scan form for 4-H project.
4-H office: Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep.
Email: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu
Mobile: (831) 205-3180
Volunteer Resource
