About 4-H
Creating youth and adult partnerships.
Inspiring Kids to Do
“As a 4-H volunteer, it is my family’s honor to contribute to our community. The knowledge I have gained through service has allowed me to pour into our youth. Watching them apply the skills they have learned through 4-H has given me hope that our world will be filled with productive citizens.” – Mike Jones, Houston County 4-H Volunteer
71,241 young people in Alabama 4-H
80,934 volunteer hours
3,105 volunteers
$2.3 million impact
Mike Jones, 4-H Volunteer & Doug Summerford, Houston County 4-H Agent
Long-Term Outcomes
- Academic or Vocational Success
- Civic Engagement
- Employability & Economic Stability
- Happiness & Wellbeing
Developmental Outcomes
(Positive Youth Development)
- Positive Academic Attitude
- Social Competence
- Personal Standards
- Connection with Others
- Personal Responsibility
- Contribution
Youth Thriving
(Social, Emotional & Cognitive Learning)
- Growth Mindset
- Openness to Challenge & Discovery
- Hopeful Purpose
- Prosocial Orientation
- Transcendent Awareness
- Positive Emotions
- Goal Setting & Management
Developmental Context
(4-H Programs)
- Sparks
- Belonging
- Relationships
- Engagement
The Bottom Line
4-H provides opportunities for personal growth and helps volunteers give back to their communities.
Visit www.alabama4h.com for more information.
Revised April 2022, State Impact: Alabama 4-H Volunteers, 4HYD-2404