What is a 4-H SPIN Club?
A 4-H SPIN Club is a special interest club where five or more young people learn about a topic of interest. Topics vary and include interests such as nature, heritage arts, science, engineering, gardening, technology, and more. SPIN clubs are led by volunteers who have a passion and want to share their knowledge with young people.
Why should you become a SPIN club volunteer?
You can have a positive impact on the next generation of young people in your community by sharing your experience and knowledge in a subject area you’re passionate about. Help fuel the extraordinary efforts of our youth by joining the Revolution of Responsibility as a 4-H SPIN club volunteer.
Who is 4-H looking for?
YOU! We are looking for adults that have a talent or interest that they are willing to teach to young people in local communities. We are planning now for SPIN clubs that will meet in the summer and/or fall months.
When and where will the meeting be?
SPIN clubs are planned around the volunteer’s availability. Each club meets between six and eight times for at least one hour per session, within an eight week time period. Meeting dates are set by the volunteer, based on the availability of the potential participants. The meeting location is selected for the type of activity and number of participants.
Your responsibilitiy as a 4-H Volunteer
- Decide what skills the club members should learn
- Identify safety issues and make plans to keep members safe
- Provide leadership/decision-making opportunities within the club
- Guide members as they learn new knowledge and skills
- Be a role model by accepting and valuing all members
- Work with the members to plan an event so they can show others what they have learned
- Help youth identify ways to give back to their community
