Returning Adult Volunteers

Re-apply annually by December 31

All 4-H volunteers must be appointed annually. If you are a current 4-H Adult Volunteer, to continue in the next year you need to re-apply and be re-appointed by December 31^st. Returning volunteers who have not completed the re-appointment process must cease all 4-H volunteer work beginning January 1 until re-appointment process has been completed and the volunteer has been returned to active status. A break in service occurs if a returning volunteer fails to complete the re-appointment process for a full program year (July 1-June 30).

2024-2025 4-H Retuning Adult Volunteer Re-Appointment Process

Step #1: Contact 4-H Community Club Leader.

Be sure to let your 4-H Community Club Leader know which project(s) you would like to volunteers to be a part of for the 2024-25 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP) year, before you complete the re-enrollment process.

Step #2: 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.  

Please 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. 

1. Go to https://4h.zsuite.org
2. Reset your password: Click "Forgot Password" and enter your email address. 
3. After resetting your password from the email link, login to ZSuite. You will have to update your password to a secure password.
4. Select “Household” Profile to enroll
5. Click "Enroll Member/Volunteer Now"
6. Complete all enrollment sections
7. 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 #3: Returning Adult Volunteers Training

2024-25 California Returning Volunteer Course - The annually required Extension Foundation Campus course for California Returning Adult Volunteers who had active enrollments last year. You can take the course on a computer or using a mobile app. The course is 55 minutes long and can be completed over multiple sessions. The training includes the following components for 2024-25:

• CANRA for Volunteers (30 minutes)
• 4-H Thriving Model of PYD (15 minutes)
• 4-H Vision and Impact (5 minutes)

Enrollment Key: Kings

Disponible en Español: El Curso para Voluntarios que Regresan del programa 4-H de California

Step #4: 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 #5: 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 from 4-H Online.  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