Needs From: Volunteer Leon

Leon County 4‑H is partnering with the Family Resource Center in Fort Braden to bring new 4‑H community clubs to the Fort Braden area! We are seeking passionate and caring adult volunteers who are interested in mentoring youth through a variety of 4‑H project areas such as gardening, fishing, STEM, and more.

A community club is a 4‑H club that meets regularly (based on volunteer availability) and provides youth with engaging, hands‑on learning opportunities in a supportive environment. These clubs will serve youth in the Fort Braden area and focus on learning by doing.

As a volunteer, you will:

If you are interested in becoming a 4‑H club volunteer, a member of the 4‑H staff will contact you to schedule a meeting and discuss the role in more detail.

Leon County 4-H is looking for passionate adult volunteers to assist with the established 4-H Get Goating Club that meets every 3rd Sunday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Youth in this project area are working to develop professional skills in veterinary sciences and animal husbandry, all while bonding with their Goats and developing life skills. Work alongside experts in the field while assisting with mentoring youth, assisting with group management, assisting with farm chores as needed, and maintaining a fun and welcoming environment. This opportunity will be held at Goat House Farm in the Fort Braden area. If you are interested, 4-H Staff will contact you to set up a one-on-one meeting to discuss the role further. 

Project Year: 2026–2027

We are seeking two enthusiastic adult volunteers to help lead our new 4‑H Teen Cooking Club, a hybrid program that builds real‑world kitchen skills, nutrition knowledge, and confidence in young people.

This club will partner with the Florida 4‑H Virtual Cooking Club, which will introduce and reinforce core topics such as kitchen safety, food handling, nutrition, and healthy living. Local, in‑person meetings will function as hands‑on kitchen skill labs, where teens will practice the technique they learned virtually and prepare a recipe that uses that skill.

Volunteer Role Overview:
Cooking Club Volunteers will support youth as they build foundational culinary skills and understand the science, safety, and nutrition behind cooking. Volunteers do not have to be chefs — we’re looking for adults who are comfortable in the kitchen, enjoy working with teens, and believe in hands‑on learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:
2–4 hours per month, plus optional support during special cooking sessions or events.

The hybrid format allows families flexibility and strengthens learning — the virtual club builds foundational knowledge, while the in‑person sessions bring those skills to life. Volunteers play a key role in making this a fun, safe, and empowering experience for teens.

We are excited to launch a new 4‑H Film Club and are seeking two committed adult volunteers to help guide a team of teenagers through an exciting year‑long filmmaking project. During the 2026–2027 program year, youth will produce a video story that will become part of the Smithsonian 4‑Histories collection, preserving local voices and community history for a national audience.

Volunteer Role Overview:
Film Club Volunteers will support youth as they learn the full filmmaking process, from story development and interviewing to filming, editing, and final production. Volunteers do not need to be industry experts; we’re looking for adults who are patient, creative, organized, and excited to help young people build media literacy and storytelling skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Support youth in planning and creating a short film for Smithsonian 4‑Histories
Guide teens in basic video production skills (storyboarding, filming, editing)
Encourage teamwork, creativity, and positive youth development
Help coordinate meeting logistics and project timelines
Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment

Time Commitment:
2–4 hours per month, plus additional time during project milestones if available.

If you enjoy storytelling, digital media, or working with creative youth, this is a unique chance to help teens create something meaningful and lasting.

No matter your background, 4-H offers a place for you to share your passion and positively impact youth in your community. Volunteers make 4-H possible, and we’d love to have you join us.