Join 4-H

How To Join 4-H

Please contact the 4-H office at 585-343-3040 ext. 101 or 131 if you are interested in joining the Genesee County 4-H Youth Program!

Enrollment is open to youth ages 5 to 18 as of January 1st of the current year. New 4-H members, volunteers and clubs are always welcome to join.

Please call or email the 4-H Office if you would like more information or click here to Sign Up for 4-H Enrollment Information.

4-H Enrollment Forms

The forms below are for enrolling in the 4-H Year that runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Please complete the appropriate form(s) and return them to our office to get started! If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email us.

New 4-H Member Enrollment Form 2023-2024 (pdf) 

New 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form 2023-2024 (pdf)

New 4-H Club Leader Enrollment Form 2023-2024 (pdf)

Why Volunteer with 4-H?

  • Work with youth and inspire them to grow.
  • Share things you are passionate about within your community.
  • Help cultivate contributing members of society.
  • Join a community of volunteers that share your interests.
  • Create more opportunities for your own kids through your 4-H involvement.
  • Build your professional portfolio to show potential employers that you are self-motivated, hardworking, and a passionate contributor to society.
  • 4-H program provides assistance in funding, marketing, and support, so you can focus on what you love.
  • Be recognized for your contribution.

How to Start a 4-H Club in 5 Easy Steps:

  1. Complete the New 4-H Club Leader Form
  2. Attend an orientation meeting with 4-H Staff
  3. Enroll 5 youth in your club
  4. Have members choose a club name
  5. Plan monthly club meetings and projects with parents and youth

Contact

Jessica Reisdorf
4-H Program Coordinator
jmr398@cornell.edu
585-343-3040 x131

Last updated September 6, 2023