Volunteer Information

Why Volunteer with West Feliciana 4-H?

For more than 100 years, 4-H has been empowering youth to speak through action and helping them develop the skills they need to lead the communities of tomorrow.

We need volunteers to lead our programs and help youth throughout Louisiana develop the life skills they need to do well, do good, do-over, do amazing, do STEM, do leadership, do healthy, do differently!

You can help spark change and make a positive difference in the lives of West Feliciana children, as well as support our community.

Help us create a culture and generation of doers. Contact Katlin Lucas to volunteer with West Feliciana 4-H today!

What types of roles do volunteers serve in West Feliciana 4-H?

Volunteers play a critical role in West 4-H. They generously craft and deliver high-quality educational programs, serve as program leaders and overnight chaperones, maintain advisory positions on 4-H councils and foundation boards, advocate for the needs of our 4-H programs and our members, and enable us to address critical societal issues and contribute to the public good. Without our army of well-trained and hard-working volunteers, our programs would not be able to educate and engage youth each year.

Volunteer Type	Role Description	Screening	Training
School Club Leader	These are teachers/staff in public, private, or parochial school systems. Organizes meetings, supports youth officers, and connect youth to parish events.	Not Required	Not Required
Club Leader	Volunteers (parents/guardians or other adults) outside of the public, private or parochial school systems. Organizes meetings, supports youth officers, and connect youth to parish events.	Required	Required
Activity Leader	A volunteer that leads or assists with a specific 4-H activity.	Required	Risk Management 1 & 2
Club Volunteer (General)	A club volunteer who assists leaders or club members but does not serve as a leader.	Required	Not Required
Shooting Sports Coordinator	Oversees parish-level Shooting Sports program.	Required	Risk Management 1 & 2 + In-person Shooting Sports Coordinator
Shooting Sports Level 1 Instructor (Coach)	Certified discipline-specific instructor for Shooting Sports.	Required	Risk Management 1 & 2 + In-person Shooting Sports Level 1
Overnight Chaperone	A volunteer that is trained to chaperone overnight events.	Required	Risk Management 1 & 2
Advisory Board Member	Serves on a parish advisory board; offers input, expertise, and community guidance.	Required	Not Required
Judges	Episodic volunteers who serve as judges for contests and competitions.	Not Required	Not Required
Event Helpers/Program Assistants	Short-term or one-day volunteers assisting with a specific 4-H event.	Not Required	Not Required

Notes on Training

Risk Management 1 & 2: Required for most leadership roles; valid for 4 years.
Shooting Sports Training: Must complete in-person Level 1 instructor training.
Defensive Driving: Required for volunteers driving youth; taken online via Louisiana DOA.
Screening is valid for 4 years and must be completed through 4-H Online.

Not sure where you fit? Contact the West Feliciana 4-H office—we’ll help you find the right role for your time, skills, and interests!

How to Become a West Feliciana 4-H Volunteer

To volunteer with West Feliciana 4-H, let our office that you are interested in volunteering. You will need to complete a paper enrollment form.

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