For Leaders
Resources: General Publications
Adult helpers may wish to order some of these publications from their County/Unit Extension Office.
4-H Publication Order Form (90101) (pdf)
- used by 4-H clubs and groups to request club/group organizational resources, leader resources, member resources, and all material not automatically distributed through 4-H member or leader enrollments
- completed forms to be processed through the local Extension office
4-H Leader Handbook Cover (L90550) (pdf)
4-H Big Friend (L90310)
- designed for members who have completed two or more years in 4-H and who are willing to help a new 4-H member
- provides information and support for a new 4-H'er throughout the year
- should be used with a copy of Welcome to 4-H (M90310)
Illinois Clover—Project Selection Guide (M90301) (pdf)
- lists all statewide 4-H projects and supporting publications
- suggests some things members can do in each project
Welcome to 4-H: An Introduction to 4-H (M90310)
- helps new members become acquainted with several 4-H project areas
- allows new members to do a mini-project, make a friend in 4-H, learn about their own 4-H club, and involve their family in 4-H
- should be given to 4-H'ers immediately upon enrollment and should be finished within the first three months
Getting Started as a 4-H Project Leader (L90530)
- explains the role of a project leader
- gives ideas for project meetings and workshops
A Valuable Partnership: Volunteers and the 4-H Youth Program
(L90540)
- explains expectations volunteers may have of the Illinois 4-H
youth programs and expectations the program has of its volunteers
- mission of Illinois 4-H youth programs
- behavior guidelines
Leader's Guide to State, County, and Club Exchanges (LC0520)
- designed to help the leader plan for a club exchange
Introduction to 4-H (L90501a) (pdf)
- objectives and purposes of 4-H
- life skills
- ways youth can participate in 4-H
- early history
- pledge, motto, colors, and emblems
4-H Volunteer Leaders (L90501b) (pdf)
- involves volunteers in clubs
- organization, project, and activity leaders
Organizing a New 4-H Club (L90501c) (pdf)
- contacting potential members
- recruiting leaders
Working with Boys and Girls (L90501d)
- physical, mental, social, emotional, and vocational characteristics of youth at various ages (middle childhood, late childhood, early adolescence, and adolescence)
Projects and Activities (L90501e) (pdf)
- role and role description for 4-H Project Leader
- role and role description for 4-H Activity Leader
Others Can Help (L90501g)
- suggestions for leader on getting support for 4-H from parents and community
- explanation of state and national Extension services and private organizations that support 4-H
- sample parent volunteer form
Helping 4-H Members Select Projects, Set Goals & Evaluate
Experiences (L90501h) (pdf)
- guide to helping 4-H members assess their interests, set personal goals, choose projects, and evaluate the year's experience
Communicating with Youth (L90501i)
- listening to youth
- observing nonverbal cues
- helping youth make decisions
Working with Club Officers and Committees (L90501j)
- electing club officers
- helping officers carry out their responsibilities
- making 4-H meetings effective
Understand Their Own Culture and Appreciate Other Cultures
(L90501k) (pdf)
- learn about their own culture
- bring a multi-cultural perspective to youth
- activities to help youth appreciate culture
Transitioning 4-H Cloverbuds to the 4-H Community Club Probram
(L90501l) (pdf)
- club & county transition suggestions
- introduction with older 4-H members and groups
- parent involvement
Avoiding a Can of Worms: Risk Management for 4-H Clubs/Groups
(L90501m) (pdf)
- defining risk management
- identifying & analyzing risks
- planning for safe activities
Enhance Their Social and Emotional Development (L90501n) (pdf)
- learn about social and emotional development and why it's important
- description of how 4-H supports youth's SED development
- suggestions for promoting SEC
Involve Caring Adults in 4-H (L90501o)
(pdf)  8/31/07
- learn about benefits to members, parents and 4-H
- what parents can do
- parenting styles
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