Welcome!
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.
You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! You can do activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion, and photography. Look for 4-H clubs at your school, an after-school program, a community center, or even on base or through the reserves for military families.
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.
COVID-19 Information for 4-H In-Person Activity
3/12/22 Update: California State 4-H has updated their policy for meetings and events.
Indoor and Outdoor Meetings
- Masks are not required, regardless of vaccination status
- Social distancing is no longer required
- Symptom Survey sign needs to be posted to remind people to not attend if they are sick, have been exposed, or have symptoms
- When possible, maintain an attendance log
- Make hand sanitizer available
- Clean facilities before and after 4-H activities.
- Maximum number of participants at gatherings sponsored/hosted by UC 4-H must be under 10,000 people outdoors and 1,000 people indoors.
- For events with more than 10,000 participants outdoors or 1,000 indoors, please follow the state guidelines for mega-events Local public health orders or facilities may have stricter safety protocols.
- 4-H participants must follow local or facility safety protocols if they are stricter than these Basic Safety Guidelines.
Food and Drinks are allowed under the following requirements;
>Food service is no longer limited to single use items or packaged meals.<
- When meals are prepared and served, at least one 4-H volunteer or 4-H professional serving food at the event must complete the ServSafe training.
- This does not apply to snacks or pre-packaged food items served at 4-H meetings or activities.
For a more detailed list, overnight event procedures, and additional resources, please contact Rachel Wood – rlwood@ucanr.edu
Become a 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.
FIND YOUR LOCAL 4-H Club in your community, contact the Club leader for volunteer opportunities.
*Volunteers are required to complete training and a background check.
Cost and Time Requirements
