Volunteer leadership training and experience is available through a variety of activities and projects within 4-H. Among these are:

• new leader training
• serving as a club officer
• participating in camps and conferences
• participating in a 4-H junior leadership project.
• Adult leaders are encouraged to develop and utilize the leadership potential of their 4-H youth.

The following older youth leadership opportunities are available in addition to the above:

• Junior Leaders:

  Youth serve as junior leaders under the supervision of one or more adult club leaders and are given responsibilities for some aspects of a club or activity.
  The age requirement is 12 years and older.

• Teen Leaders:

  Youth serving as teen leaders have responsibility as club leaders and/or are responsible for directing 4-H activities. They work with an adult 4-H mentor who is their supervisor. The age requirement is 14 years and older.