Ascension 4-H Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of the Ascension Parish 4-H program. There are many roles and positions the provide important functions to help make 4-H programming successful. All volunteers must be registered and trained by the parish office. Individuals can volunteer to serve project leaders, provide transportation to 4-H events, assist with the parish or school 4-H programs, and more. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call the 4-H office. As a volunteer, you are supported by the insurance carried by LSU AgCenter for AgCenter events. You can enroll as a volunteer through the 4-H online system Here. (Scroll down for step by step enrollment fliers) Enrolled volunteers will be required to complete all volunteer requirements for their specific role prior to being approved in the volunteer system. Some volunteer levels require background screens, risk management training, driver authorization, and/or orientations and must all be completed and approved prior to serving in that particular volunteer role.

Here are a few examples of Volunteer Roles:

  • Program Volunteers- Volunteers who typically help with events or serve on advisory committees. Types of Program Volunteers Include...
    • Activity Leader
    • Advisory Board Members
    • Judges
    • Chaperones
    • Episodic Volunteers
    • Program Coordinators and Coaches

  • Club Volunteers- Volunteer typically for a school or project club. Types of Club Volunteers....
    • Club Leaders- Club leaders organize and hold 4-H meetings with their members. They work directly with youth on club educational programs and projects and are responsible for member registrations and dues. Club leaders may also have their own volunteers. There are two types of club leaders...
      • School Club Leader- Provides overall leadership of 4-H club in public, private, or parochial schools
      • Club Leader- Club leaders outside of the public, private, or parochial school system. Includes Community clubs and project clubs.
    • Club Volunteer- General- "Club Helpers" who go to club meetings and assist club leaders and members with their duties.




Volunteer Resources

Innovate . Educate . Improve Lives

The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture

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