Enrollment in the San Bernardino County 4-H Youth Development Program is open year-round. The annual enrollment fee is $50 for youth members and $35 for adult volunteers. All adult volunteers are required to complete a fingerprint background check and submit a Volunteer Interest Survey before their application will be reviewed.
4-H members select one or more projects that align with their interests—whether it's cooking, shooting sports, robotics, rabbits, horses, sewing, civic engagement, or countless other possibilities. Each project is led by a trained adult volunteer who guides youth through hands-on learning experiences.
In addition to project work, 4-H offers opportunities for members to build confidence through public speaking and demonstrations—valuable skills that prepare youth for success in interviews, leadership roles, scholarship applications, and beyond.
Adult Volunteers
To become an adult volunteer you must complete the following 4 steps.
- Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey.
- Then you need to get your fingerprints done.
- Complete the enrollment process.
- Complete the training.
Volunteer Training
All 4-H volunteers complete annual training to stay informed and prepared to support youth effectively. New adult volunteers begin with a required training that includes a built-in orientation to help them get started. All trainings are offered online and can be completed at your convenience, from the comfort of your home and on your own schedule.
If you are a new volunteer, please take this training: New Volunteer Training
If you are a returning volunteer, please take this training: Returning Volunteer Training
Ready to Pay?
There are several ways to pay.
- Pay online here: Pay Now
- Pay with cash or check to your local club leader. They will send in a club check to the county.
- Pay with a check to the County. Please write the check to: San Bernardino County 4-H