4-H Leader Responsibilities

The Organizational leader is the main leader of the club. There may be one or more people in a club who share the leadership responsibilities. They are the links between the 4-H office and the 4-H members. They serve as advisors to the club and together with members, determine the club’s needs.

Some specific responsibilities are:

• Organize the club each fall (leaders of club and officers).
• Assist youth in the planning of the club’s yearly program, including the monthly meetings and activities. Encourage youth involvement.
• Assist in recruiting new project and activity leaders.
• Recruit and work with youth leaders being sure they are active with with club activities and project meetings.
• Make sure responsible officers reelected for the club and go over duties once new officers are elected.
• Being willing to help with or find people to help with county events.
• Being willing, and encourage others, to serve on county committees and attend other 4-H meetings.
• Obtain parental involvement with projects and activities.
• Let the club officers run the meeting, but help them understand their responsibilities. Be a good listener.
• Assist members with project selections.
• Send requested information to the Cooperative Extension Office on time.
• Keep members and parents informed on club activities.
• Attend 4-H Leader Certification Training. Must be done within the first year of leadership.

Leader Resources

• Sign up to receive the 4-H Source Book: www.4-HMall.org