4-H Volunteers
Why Become a 4-H Volunteer?
- Inspire and empower youth
- Meet new people
- Share what you have learned
- Develop your leadership skills
- Make a difference
- Leave a legacy
Dear Potential 4-H Volunteer-
The Volunteer Selection Process has recently been updated!
What will you need:
- Fill out the Application
- Three (3) Personal References that are NOT family or related to you.
- A UNIQUE and INDIVIDUAL email address. Volunteer Central will not accept an email address for a new profile that has been or is already being used in the system.
Where is the Application?
You can find the application Online by clicking HERE.
For more information about the Volunteer Selection Process, CLICK HERE. Or contact the Benzie County MSU Extension Office.
Thank you for your interest in being a Michigan State University 4-H Youth Development Program volunteer.
Sincerely,
Allison Olson
4-H Program Coordinator, Benzie & Manistee County
Michigan State University Extension
231.889.0025 (Benzie Office)
231.889.4277 (Manistee Office)
Michigan 4-H Club Development
Recognizing the Volunteers that Make it All Happen
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan 4-H recognize the hard work our Volunteers put in year round to help provide mentor-ship, education, and enriching experiences that serve 4-H Youth and their communities. Every year we recognize Volunteers and community members that go above and beyond for MSU Extension and 4-H, through their Leadership Roles or through their donations that keep Manistee 4-H Programs running.
If you know a Manistee or Benzie County Volunteer or community member who is deserving of recognition, you can nominate them for one or more of the Awards listed below:
Manistee County 4-H Friend of 4-H Award
A Volunteer or community member/partner is eligible to be nominated for this award for the following noteworthy contributions to Manistee County 4-H (including but not limited to):
- Significant Donation of Funds
- Scholarship Support
- Building Labor or Maintenance
- Professional Services
- Time Given to MSU and/or 4-H Events: school/library programs, clinics, etc.
- Time Given at 4-H Events at the Fair: Auction, Horse Show, Companion Animal Show, etc.
- Donations of Goods/Materials for building projects, auction, club activities, banquets.
Nominations are due to the Manistee County MSU Extension by August 31 of the current 4-H Year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31). Five (5) Awards, maximum, are awarded each year.
Benzie County 4-H Friend of 4-H Award
A Volunteer or community member/partner is eligible to be nominated for this award for the following noteworthy contributions to Benzie County 4-H (including but not limited to):
- Significant Donation of Funds
- Scholarship Support
- Building Labor or Maintenance
- Professional Services
- Time Given to MSU and/or 4-H Events: school/library programs, clinics, etc.
- Time Given at 4-H Events at the Fair: Auction, Horse Show, Companion Animal Show, etc.
- Donations of Goods/Materials for building projects, auction, club activities, banquets.
Nominations are due to the Benzie County MSU Extension by August 31 of the current 4-H Year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31). Five (5) Awards, maximum, are awarded each year.
Manistee County 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award
The Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to recognize a registered Manistee County 4-H Volunteer who has achieved one of the following (but not limited to):
- Achieved an extraordinary goal.
- Collected significant donations.
- Introduced a new program or idea.
- Helped a building project or improvement become a reality.
- Provided a valuable service.
- Supported 4-H's relationship with an impact on the community in a unique way.
- Given many years of consistent service, with particularly outstanding highlights.
Nominations are due to the Manistee County MSU Extension by August 31 of the current 4-H Year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31). One (1) Award is awarded each year.
Benzie County 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award
The Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to recognize a registered Benzie County 4-H Volunteer who has achieved one of the following (but not limited to):
- Achieved an extraordinary goal.
- Collected significant donations.
- Introduced a new program or idea.
- Helped a building project or improvement become a reality.
- Provided a valuable service.
- Supported 4-H's relationship with an impact on the community in a unique way.
- Given many years of consistent service, with particularly outstanding highlights.
Nominations are due to the Benzie County MSU Extension by August 31 of the current 4-H Year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31). One (1) Award is awarded each year.
Council/Committee Member of the Year Award
The Council/Committee of the Year Award is designed to recognize a registered Manistee or Benzie County 4-H Volunteer who has achieved one of the following (but not limited to):
- Achieved an extraordinary goal.
- Collected significant donations.
- Introduced a new program or idea.
- Helped a building project or improvement become a reality.
- Provided a valuable service.
- Supported 4-H's relationship with an impact on the community in a unique way.
- Given many years of consistent service, with particularly outstanding highlights.
Nominations are due to the Manistee or Benzie County MSU Extension Office, respectively, by August 31 of the current 4-H Year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31). One (1) Award is awarded each year.
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