Giving Back | 21 October 2016 Volunteer to be a project leader, resource leader, mentor, chaperone, or partner. 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors, they are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4-H experience. Regardless of the project area, all 4-H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements. In order to build a strong diverse 4-H program that provides opportunity for all Grant County youth we are always looking for new volunteers to develop and lead our youth in new project areas. Support our local 4-Hers by buying a market animal at our 4-H/FFA youth livestock auction. One of the greatest values of the 4-H Livestock Programs is that it allows 4-H’ers the opportunity to gain confidence in themselves by caring for something that is 100% dependent on them. Sponsor a 4-H award: Each year at fair we recognize our 4-H members’ hard work with awards and recognition for outstanding work in their project areas. Award sponsorship start at $30.00. Sponsor full or partial scholarships for local 4-Hers to attend one of the many 4-H camps available to them. Camps consist of Eastern Oregon Leadership Retreat ($100 full scholarship), OSU Summer Conference ($200 full scholarship), 4-H Camp ($220 full scholarship), Natural Resource Camp ($110 full scholarship), 4-H Summer Day Camps ($20 full scholarship) Support our annual fundraising efforts by buying citrus or visiting us at our fireworks booth. To join 4-H, or to become an adult volunteer, contact the OSU Extension Service - Grant County office at (541)575-1911, 530 E. Main Street, Ste. 10, John Day, OR 97845 or shanna.northway@oregonstate.edu 04519 Sponsored by: For larger donations and gifts such as endowments, estates, real estate, and monetary gifts for Grant County 4-H please visit the Oregon State University 4-H Foundation for more information: www.oregon4hfoundation.org/how-give