Vermont 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities which enable teens to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for success in the 21st century. Teens can participate in programs focused on LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, and LIFESKILLS, through exploring a variety of topics.
"We must become the change we wish to see in the world" ~ Mahatma Ghandi
Vermont 4-H has a strong focus in TEEN & LEADERSHIP programming
All youth have leadership potential. Most leadership specialists agree that leaders are made, not born, and that young people can learn and develop leadership attitudes and skills. Becoming a leader is a developmental process but this process is often overlooked in education.
Get Involved
Training is provided. Enthusiasm is required!
Share Your Talents: You have a lot to give. After all, you have years of life experiences. Now is your chance to share your knowledge and talents with young people.
Flexibility to Fit Your Interests: What do you like to do? What's your passion? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do as apart of 4-H. Despite what many people think, 4-H is not just a program for farm kids. It's for ALL KIDS...and for the adults who want to help them grow!
Here's How You Can Get Involved: For more information about volunteering with the Teen & Leadership Program, please contact Lauren Traister, 4-H Teen & Leadership Program Coordinator, at lauren.traister@uvm.edu or (802) 888-4972 x 402 or toll-free in VT at 1-866-260-5603
Schedule a Workshop
4-H has been helping youth thrive for over 100 years! Through experiential learning activities we deliver high quality programs framed in a positive youth development context. Let us work with your middle and high school students to intentionally focus on the development of critical life skills / transferable skills. Contact Lauren Traister for more information and to schedule your workshop.
4-H Leadership Curricula
For Youth
- 4-H Curricula - check out what is available at Shop 4-H and ask to borrow from your local 4-H County Office
- Step Up to Leadership
- A Guide to Bully Prevention Programs
- Express Yourself!
- Public Adventures
- Service Learning
- Exploring 4-H
- Be the E - Entrepreneurship
- Get in the Act!
- Leaders4Life - Take the Lead! (grades 6-8)
