For Project Leaders
The Project Leaders' Digest provides you with a wealth of information about being a project leader.
Project Leader Checklist:This checklist is designed to assist 4-H project leaders in preparing to implement their project(s) prior to meeting with youth (Revised 10/2017)
Teaching Techniques This article deals with teaching techniques and management
styles. A wise teacher once observed, "If a child isn't interested, you can't teach him. If he is interested, you can't keep him from learning."
4-H Project Proficiencies proficiency requirements help members achieve goals and help leaders create curriculum.
Project Sheets are on the State 4-H site and provide curriculum for some projects.
4-H Project Curriculum - Coming soon
4hOnline - Project Leader Login
Learn how to log on and to view and evaluate project member reports with this 4hOnline Help Sheet for Project Leaders. You will need you Project leader Password to view your current Project roster.
Clover Safety Notes
Safety is an important part of 4-H projects! The University has developed a 4-H Safety Manual to help leaders help youth stay safe.
Grants for Clubs, Projects, more
The Youth Ag & Leadership Foundation is proud to support our Sonoma County 4-H clubs. Club members and leaders have a chance to apply for grants twice a year. Once in Spring (due February 15th) and once in the Fall (due November 15th). These grants help with project costs and help the clubs to grow and expand.
Limitations of the Authority of Volunteers
Limitations of the Authority of Volunteers
Volunteers may not sign contracts of any kind on behalf of University of California or 4-H, nor otherwise obligate the Regents of the University of California in any way. All agreements with outside organizations, agencies and individuals must be executed by an authorized UC employee (at county level the county director), and must comply with all applicable UC policies and procedures governing the particular transaction.
4-H adult volunteers cannot charge for services or lessons they provide as a 4-H adult volunteer. Project activities must be performed free of any charges. No payment to a 4-H adult volunteer or junior/teen leader for 4-H services may be accepted or solicited.
Facility/Event Use Agreement
Please complete the Facility Use / Insurance Form(s) below for all 4-H organized meetings, activities, parades and events. This information will help us process your insurance needs more quickly and efficiently. It is to be completed for all meetings, activities and events, even if a formal Facility Use Agreement is not required. This serves also as a record for insurance and planning purposes.
All Facility Use requests must be processed by the 4-H Office. Please mail (4-H Office, 133 Aviation Blvd., Suite 109, Santa Rosa, CA 95403), fax (707-565-2623) or email (cesonoma4h@ucanr.edu) any Facility Use Agreements or Contracts to the 4-H office. Volunteers are NOT to sign any contracts, agreements or applications.
Year-End Club Forms
Forms due annually by the 4-H Club Leader Training
Club Leader Training will take place on Thursday, August 29th at 6pm at the YAL Center in Rohnert Park
State Required Forms
1. Financial Reporting Forms
- Annual Inventory Report 6.2.
- Annual Financial Report 6.3.
- Year-End Club Peer Review Report 8.5.
- Year-End Club Peer Review Checklist 8.6.
- Club Budget 8.4
- Fundraising Approvals 8.7
2. 4-H Club Program Planning Guide.
3. Outreach Methods Documentation
County Forms
4. 4-H Club Information Sheet 2024-2025
Officer Books
Submit these forms with the cover sheet: 2024 Record Book Inventory Form
- 4-H Record Books - see Record Book Submitted Form
- Secretary’s Book - see Secretary Award
- Treasurer’s Book - see 4-H Treasurer's Award
- Editor/Reporter’s Newsletter Article - see Editor Award
Club Awards (optional)
Please scan and email forms directly to Ellen Johnson.
- Community Service Award Application
- Attendance Award
- Achievement Award
- Club Newsletter Award
- Secretary Award
- Treasurer Award Sheet