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Volunteers are Essential

Volunteers are valued members of OSU Extension. Volunteers contribute their skills, talents, and experiences to strengthen all aspects of Extension programs and support our mission.

Safety is our Priority

Extension is committed to creating a safe environment for youth and volunteers to thrive. The quality of Extension programs and the safety of our participants and the people we work with require the selection of volunteers to be of the utmost priority.

A 4-H volunteer standing in a wooded area with 4-H members.

Volunteers Making a Difference:

"As a former teacher, I was looking for ways to further my students' education by getting them involved in different 4-H projects. Educating others has always been my heart's passion."
- Alicia Brents | 4-H Volunteer

Meet our Volunteers

Tom Maier talks about his experience as a Master Gardener volunteer
April Green gives a testimonial about her time as an Oklahoma Home and Community Education volunteer.
Dwight Guy speaks about why being a 4-H volunteer is important to him.

Volunteer Programs Available

Master Gardener

The Oklahoma Master Gardener program gives participants a sense of community spirit, accomplishment and intellectual stimulation through collaboration, service and stewardship. 

Family and Consumer Sciences

Our goal is to help Oklahoma families, youth and individuals develop and grow in safe and healthy ways through research-based education that meets community needs.

4-H Clubs

The youth development segment of OSU Extension provides club members with hands-on programming and learning opportunities in a large variety of projects.

Oklahoma Home and Community Education

Local members seek to develop leadership skills and strengthen families in their respective communities.

Volunteers by the Numbers 


153,000+
hours

Family and Consumer Sciences
2.4 million
educational inventions

Master Gardeners
1,676
volunteers

4-H 

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