4-H Volunteer Resources
Volunteers are the heart of 4-H! Caring adults help youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with them.
Club Leader Resources
4‑H club and project leaders must re‑enroll every year.
CLUB ROSTERS
Currently enrolled 4‑H club leaders can access their club’s roster via 4-H Online with a password provided by the county office. Call 402‑441‑7180 or email lancaster4h@unl.edu to receive a password.
LEADER PRINT FRIENDLY RESOURCES (PDFs)
- Lancaster County 4-H: New Club Orientation | Conducting a 4-H Meeting | Club Officers | Constitution | Bylaws | Candy Introduction Game | Teaching Parliamentary Procedure: Parli Pro Mix It Up Trail Mix
- Nebraska 4-H: Club Leadership Change Checklist
- All Lancaster County 4-H clubs are required to submit a Year End 4-H Club Treasurer Report by Jan. 3 even if the club does not have a bank account (you can bring to Extension office or e-mail to lancaster4h@unl.edu).
4-H Leader Packets
Leader packets are mailed to all Lancaster County 4-H club & project leaders, as well as independent families twice a year, prior to Leader & Volunteer Collaborations held each spring and fall.
APRIL LEADER PACKETS TYPICALLY INCLUDE
- Leader’s Checklist For Lancaster County Super Fair
- Enrollment/Re-enrollment Information
- Club Member Roster (clubs only)
- Nebraska 4-H Code Of Conduct
- Lancaster County Super Fair Information
- 4-H Project List
OCTOBER LEADER PACKETS TYPICALLY INCLUDE
- Enrollment/Re-enrollment Information
- Fall Club Enrollment postcard (clubs only)
- Club Member Roster (clubs only)
- Club Treasurer’s and Inventory Report (clubs only)
- 4-H Award & Scholarship Information
- 4-H Project List
Leader & Volunteer Collaborations
New leaders, experienced leaders, volunteers and parents are invited to attend a Leader & Volunteer Collaborations held each Spring and Fall via Zoom or in‑person at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Don’t miss out on meeting ideas, club tips and more! It is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and leaders.
FALL 2026
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 9–11:30 a.m.; sign up by Thursday, Oct. 8. The theme will be “You are Apple-solutely Awesome” and will focus on exchanging ideas among the leaders, 4‑H club organization, new information for the upcoming 4‑H year, opportunities for your 4‑H members and more.
PREVIOUS COLLABORATION RESOURCES
Bi Color Science Experiment Short Video
Funding Opportunities for Clubs
- Lancaster County 4-H Council’s Hands to Larger Service Award (Forms are accepted March 1 through Oct. 1 — can be submitted by clubs and/or 4-H members)
4-H Council offers four $300 and three $100 awards each year to help fund youth‑driven service projects. These projects should engage 4‑H members in hands‑on learning while benefiting others. Award application (web form) | Final report (web form) - Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s Hands for Larger Service Awards (Deadline is typically May 15)
This grant is intended to provide funding for 4‑H clubs to complete projects that will have a lasting impact on their communities. These projects should be intentional and impactful, growing club members as leaders and fulfilling a need in their community. Details and application.