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Become a Volunteer
Become a 4-H Volunteer today and help create life-changing experiences for youth in Alameda County!
Join our 4-H volunteers*. They come from all walks of life. We have computer programmers, carpenters, home cooks, ranchers, scientists and teachers. Come share your experience and skills with 4-H members by leading a project.
Volunteers are also needed to start a 4-H Club in your area. Contact Cheryl Fraser, 4-H Program representative, cyfraser@ucanr.edu for more information.
*Volunteers are required to complete training and a background check.
Project areas
Upcoming Events/Highlights
Please go to News & Calendar for more events
For information about the Alameda County 4-H Program contact
Cheryl Fraser
4-H Community Education Specialist
cyfraser@ucanr.edu
510-670-5639 Office
All are invited to attend 4-H events and meetings.
4‑H welcomes kids of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving them a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
About 4-H
The 4-H Youth Development Program is in every county in California. 4-H is an organization where young people are given opportunities to build confidence, learn responsibility, and develop skills that will last them a lifetime. It’s an organization where youth make friends and share interests, ranging from building robots to raising rabbits, designing web pages to landscape design. 4-H is where youth work together to make a positive difference in their community, and adult volunteers make a powerful difference in the lives of young people. Get involved in the 4-H community and make a lasting difference! Find more information about 4-H at the California 4-H Website.
4-H is delivered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resource—The University of California is part of a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult volunteers and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country—through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4-H camps.
In 4-H, youth design and participate in their own programs and activities. This unique learn-by-doing model teaches essential skills that youth will use throughout their lives. Whether youth are building rockets, raising companion dogs, or planting vegetables, 4-H gives young people the skills they need to thrive and succeed.
Cost and Time Requirements
COVID-19 Information for 4-H In-Person Activity
The University of California (UC) Ag. And Natural Resources/ 4-H, Alameda County and Contra Costa County have moved into phase two of its reopening plan. 4-H staff have reviewed these plans and created the 4-H In-Person Activity safety plan incorporating both UC ANR and local County guidance and implementing the more restrictive of the two. Note, the 4-H plan is subject to change in compliance with future guidance(s).
If a 4-H volunteer or member is requesting to conduct/participate in 4-H In-Person meetings/programs/activities, S/He must agree to and implement the following:
Be Educated (Required for all participants)
- Must read and apply information in Awareness of Coronavirus Disease 2019.
- Must read and apply information in Mitigation Standards Summary for COVID-19, Stage 2 .
- Inform 4-H staff that you have done above by completing this survey.
Practice these 7 measures (Required for all participants)
- Do not attend or participate in any In-Person UC ANR 4-H activities if sick (frequent cough, fever, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, recent loss of taste or smell) or if you or someone you have been in contact with has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- No group meetings/gatherings/events with more than 10 persons – composed of 2 adults (at least oneappointed adult volunteer and another adult who is at least 21 years of age) minimum and no more than 8 youth.
- No person may be a member of more than one 4-H/Extracurricular In-Person Activity during any three-week period.
- Wear face coverings (cloth or paper masks, cloth bandanas, etc.) at all times during the meeting.
- Maintain six feet of distance (“social distancing”) between people whenever possible.
- Maintain sanitary practices – frequently clean and disinfect workspaces and equipment, wash hands often, and use hand sanitizer.
- Post 4-H COVID-19 poster at meeting location.
Seek Approval
- Complete and submit online via the 4-H Activity Approval Request – at least 4-6 weeks prior to the activity date. Include a 4-H Activity Roster, if possible.
- Review and confirm you will complete the 4-H Health Screening Form, 4-H Meeting Attendance Log and 4-H Activity Contact Log for all meetings.
Must receive approval prior to In-Person activities from 4-H Staff. Any unauthorized In-Person activity will not be covered by 4-H insurance and the host(s) will be held responsible for any subsequent outcomes.