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April 27, 2023
Nicki Carpenter

Hello, this is Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center.

Volunteers and adult caregivers are valuable partners in the 4-H program, and their contributions can have a profound impact on the lives of 4-H members long after they reach adulthood. The research-based, learn-by-doing 4-H model equips kids with skills such as problem solving, decision making and communicating — essential for them to succeed in school, college, careers and communities.

Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader, or just have a few hours to invest, we’ve got challenging and fun roles for adults and teens who want to make a difference.

There are many ways to volunteer, including volunteering short-term in a SPIN club or as a trip chaperone, or longer-term volunteering such as leading an after-school or traditional community club.

Burke County 4-H is currently looking for adult volunteers to lead youth in the 4-H areas of:

*Healthy Living

*Sewing

*Beekeeping

*Animal Science

*Shooting Sports

Adults must register in 4-H Online and obtain background check approval with NC State University. Ongoing training is made available to volunteers.

If you are interested in more information on adult leadership opportunities for Burke County 4-H, please call our office at 828-764-9480.

This has been Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with N. C. Cooperative Extension, Burke Center.