For new and current 4-H volunteers, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer an in-person training opportunity in Buffalo Saturday, Jan. 31.

New volunteers will have the opportunity to complete their required orientation, while current volunteers are encouraged to attend sessions on robotics, outdoor recreation curriculum, parliamentary procedure, planning successful club meetings, and more. A separate youth track is available for teenage 4-H’ers interested in building leadership skills.

The program begins at 9 a.m. at the Summit Church – Family Life Center in Buffalo, located at 980 N. Main St., and concludes at 4 p.m.

Registration for both youth and adult participants cost $20 per person and includes lunch. Some county extension offices may cover registration costs; attendees are advised to contact their local office for more information.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4h-northeast-training-2026. Registration must be completed by Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Prospective volunteers are welcome to participate even if they have not yet officially registered with their local 4-H program, though they are still required to undergo a background check before they can begin volunteering.

“It’s a new year with new possibilities, and if you’re looking for a new place to volunteer, 4-H would love to have you,” says Erin Persche, a 4-H educator based in Weston County and co-organizer of the event.

It’s also a great opportunity for current volunteers to fulfill their five-year training requirement and connect with regional peers, she adds.

Persche and fellow extension educators Kim Fry and Hailey Sorg will lead sessions for adult volunteers.

The youth track of the program, open to 4-H members ages 13-18, will focus on leadership training and a hands-on community service project led by 4-H educators Joshua Bliss of Natrona County, Bryce McKenzie of Johnson County, Erica Reasoner of Crook County, and Makala Riley of Campbell County.

“It’s a great opportunity to meet other 4-H kids from around the region and kick off the new year with some new friends,” Persche comments.

While the upcoming training is organized by 4-H educators in northeastern Wyoming, volunteers and 4-H members from across the state are welcome to attend. Contact the Johnson County extension office at (307) 684-7522 or bmckenz7@uwyo.edu with questions.