4-H Volunteer Training Series (VTS)
Welcome to the 4-H Volunteer Training Series
This series contains a wealth of information, from how to start a club, to planning field trips, to how to work with youth. Other publications referred to in the series may be available from the state 4-H website (http://florida4h.org) or from your county 4-H staff. This series is intended to provide the information you need to be successful as a 4-H volunteer and, especially, to start and lead a 4-H club.
Adopting 4-H Club Bylaws
4H338/4H338 by Keith G. Diem, Judy Levings, and Ben KnowlesNovember 7, 2017
Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Level 1 Instructor Training & Certification—Volunteer Leader Training Series
4H382/4HFSV371 by Julie P. Dillard, Heather C. Kent, and Julia S. KellyOctober 21, 2021A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for 4-H/Youth audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Youth development
Making Learning Fun
4H340/4H340 by Keith G. Diem and Judy LevingsJanuary 13, 20224-H
Planning a Successful Field Trip
4H339/4H339 by Keith G. Diem and Ben KnowlesNovember 7, 2017
Positive Discipline for Youth
4H341/4H341 by Heidi L. Radunovich, Keith G. Diem, and Georgene BenderFebruary 26, 2021
4-H Project Learning
4H343/4H343 by Judith LevingsNovember 9, 2017
Protecting Youth and Volunteers by Planning Ahead, Reducing Risk
4H342/4H342 by Keith G. DiemNovember 7, 2017
Running a Smooth 4-H Business Meeting
4H344/4H344 by Chris DeCubellisOctober 17, 2017
Volunteer Training Series—4-H Cloverbuds Program: 4-H for Younger Members
4H369/4H369 by Amanda Squitieri and Sarah HensleyNovember 21, 2018
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People
4H370/4H370 by Originally written by Georgene Bender. Revised by Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, and Courtney Quirie.May 16, 2024Developing a sense of belonging is one of the Essential Elements of a positive youth development experience. Creating an inclusive environment in your 4-H club programs and activities can help you achieve this goal. Providing many forms of recognition for all, not just for those who excel in competition with other youth, supports this sense of belonging.