General 4-H Information & How to Become a Volunteer

Washtenaw County 4-H Program

Welcome to the Washtenaw 4-H Program! We thank you for your interest in 4-H and welcome you.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions or comments or concerns about the 4-H program in our county.  Want to learn more about our program?

Washtenaw County 4-H Facebook Page

This Facebook group has been created as a way to share upcoming events, 4-H opportunities, and highlight past events and achievements. This group is also available for YOU to share 4-H opportunities, events, or questions. Visit our page Washtenaw 4-H Facebook Page

2024-2025 Enrollment

4-H Enrollment for 2024-2025 is now open! As a reminder, 4-H has a year round enrollment, but different 4-H experiences may require different enrollment deadlines. If you have questions about those, do not hesitate to ask our office.

In order to exhibit at the 2025 Youth Show you must be enrolled by May 1st, 2025. 4-H Online Sign up

Volunteer Resources

Want to become a 4-H Volunteer?  Need more Information?  Washtenaw County 4-H requires all potential volunteers to go through the Volunteer Selection Process.  The Volunteer Selection Process involves an application, national background check, national/state Sex Offender Registry Check, interview, three references and online modules to be completed.  Please log onto MSU Volunteer Central to renew or sign up!

Please take time to download the Letter for potential volunteer that has directions on the process as well as go to MSU Volunteer Central portal to complete your application today! 

Useful Links

Michigan 4-H

National 4-H

Shop 4-H

4-H Online

MSU Volunteer Central

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