New Adult Volunteers

Step #1: Contact a 4-H Community Club

In order to become a 4-H adult volunteer, you must contact a local 4-H Community Club within Kings County to find out what volunteer opportunities are available that you could fill. 

4-H Clubs in Kings County

Step #2: 4-H Volunteer Interest Survey

All volunteers that are new to the California 4-H Youth Development Program (CA 4-H YDP) or that were previous volunteers with a lapse in service of one year or more, must complete the 2024-2025 4-H Adult Volunteer Interest Survey as the first step in the California 4-H Adult Volunteer Application Process.

2024-2025 4-H Adult Volunteer Interest Survey

Step #3: Complete the online 4-H enrollment application.

If you were a 4-H adult volunteer or your family was enrolled in 4-H at any time during the past 5 years, your information from the 4-H Online system has migrated over into the new ZSuite enrollment system.  Consult the resources for Returning Families Adding a New Household Member on the CA 4-H Resource Center Enrollment page for instructions.  

Items to Note:  It is very important, if you are a Returning Family, to not create a new Account.  You will just need to reset your password.  It is important to use the email that was association with your 4-H Online account when requesting the updated password. 

The steps below are for New Families & Volunteers that are Creating a New Household and Adding a New Household Member.

1. Go to https://4h.zsuite.org
2. Click "Sign Up".
3. Create a Household.
4. Click "+Household Member" to add individuals to the household. Their birthdate determines their role as a Youth Member or Adult Volunteer.
5. Complete all enrollment sections.
6. After all enrollment sections are complete, Click "Submit".

Training materials and videos can be found on the CA 4-H Resource Center Enrollment page.  There are videos for New and Returning Families.

Step #4: New Adult Volunteer Training

2024-25 California New Volunteer Course - The required Extension Foundation Campus course for California Adult Volunteers who are starting their first year of service or are returning after a break of a year or more. You can take the courses on a computer or using a mobile app. The course is 1 hour, 35 minutes long and can be completed over multiple sessions. The training includes the following components for 2024-25:

• 4-H Volunteer Orientation Course (40 minutes)
• CANRA for Volunteers (30 minutes)
• 4-H Thriving Model of PYD (15 minutes)
• 2-Deep Supervision Policy (5 minutes)
• 4-H Vision & Impact (5 minutes)

Enrollment Key: Kings

Step #5: Background check with the California DOJ and FBI

All 4-H adult volunteers in California must complete a Live Scan background check with the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The Live Scan may be completed at any location that provides Live Scan service; fees vary by location.  You must take the Live Scan form (includes details that will allow California 4-H to receive your results) with you to have the Live Scan completed.

4-H office staff will provide you with the correct Live Scan form once your 4-H  Adult Volunteer interest Survey and Enrollment Applications have been reviewed.

Step #6: Enrollment fees.

California 4-H Enrollment Fees are $67 for youth members and $28 for adult volunteers.

Kings County 4-H youth member and adult volunteer enrollment fees are being paid for by the Kings County 4-H Sponsoring Committee.

Step #7: Enrollment approval.

Enrollment can be approved after the county 4-H office confirms:

• Submission of all enrollment forms
• Completion of enrollment requirements

The County Director reviews and approves 4-H volunteer appointments/re-appointments once the Adult Volunteer process is complete.

• If approved, notification of your 4-H adult volunteer appointment will be sent via email.  If no email address is available, a letter will be sent by mail from the County Director.
• If there are any limitations on the appointment, a letter will be sent from the County Director outlining the limitations of the appointment.
• If not approved, a letter will be sent to the application from the County Director.

Once you are approved and your membership is active:

• Start connecting with 4-H families about your new role.
• Participate in 4-H events and activities.
• Take advantage of 4-H resources:
  • Skills development workshops
  • Approved curriculum to plan your projects
  • Volunteer leadership conferences