OC 4-H Project Proposal
Complete this Project Proposal/Syllabus and save as a pdf file. Upload this document
when you complete the Adult Volunteer Training Acknowledgement & Project Proposal
which can be found here: https://forms.gle/rdKgvqN3irKh9ya16
“Learn by doing” is an atmosphere where learning is fun and is an important element
of 4-H. In a project, members find things to learn, to do, to make, and to explore.
A 4-H project is:
Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member
Guided by a 4-H adult volunteer(s) who is the project leader
Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured
Summarized by some form of record keeping
A minimum of six hours of project instruction
Inclusive of 4-H Curriculum resources
Based on the project structure demonstrated in CA 4-H Project Sheets
Falls in one of the CA 4-H Project Areas List of CA 4-H Projects
Each year, a 4-H member enrolls in at least one project. Members enrolling for the first time will be encouraged
to take on only one project.
As members gain experience, the size of the project may be increased or additional projects may be selected.
Some project groups meet once a week. Others meet once or twice a month. Project meetings may be in-
person, virtual or a combination of both (hybrid). The purpose of these meetings is to guide the members in
gaining knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits needed to complete their work successfully. The availability of a
project depends upon whether an adult volunteer or teen leader is available to lead it.
Club Name: ____________________________ Project delivery: virtual hybrid in-person
Project Leader Name(s): ____________________________________________________________
Teen or Junior Leader Name(s): ______________________________________________________
Project Location (for in-person meetings): _______________________________________________
Project Title*: _____________________________________________________________________
*Title must correspond to a CA 4-H Project Title
Project Timeline: from________________________ to__________________________ **
**NOTE: Project must include 6 hours of project instruction
Who is this project open to?
Cross-Club Members (requires form)
Club Members only
C heck a l l t h at ap pl y. A d d e xp l a na ti o n, i f n e ed e d.
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OC 4-H Project Syllabus
Project Summary/Learning Outcomes/Goals
Address how participants will advance in one or more of the four competency areas through this project
Head (knowledge, reasoning and creativity)
Heart (personal/social)
Hands (vocational/citizenship/leadership)
Health (healthy living, physical well-being)
Project Budget
Address anticipated expenses and plans for soliciting donations, fundraising, and any other income sources and review rules
and procedures for handling funds (see Treasurer’s Manual)
Expectations
a. Experiential Learning/Final Product
Address how this project facilitates experiential learning. What would be the end result of this project (final product)?
b. Attendance & Participation
Address what kinds of activities/meetings and minimum participation will be required to complete this project
c. Costs
Address what if any costs will be incurred to complete this project
d. Risks
What risks, if any, are associated with this project and how will those risks be mitigated and/or managed? What skills or
training do you have that will help you recognize, mitigate and/or manage risks?
Please answer both parts of this question. NOTE: Safety is an important consideration in all 4-H projects. Please review
the Clover Safety Fact Sheets. http://safety.ucanr.edu/4-H_Resources/
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Curriculum
What curriculum/resources will be used? 4-H curriculum is available at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Curriculum/ and
https://shop4-h.org/collections/curriculum
NOTE:
4-H curriculum may be combined with other resources
Approved 4-H curriculum from other states may be used
A 4-H project must use some of the 4-H curriculum available
Communication Plan
Describe the communication plan how participants will get information (including calendar of important dates, email/text/social
media strategy) for this project. SUGGESTION: Use the participant list on page 4 to track communication.
Inclusion and Access
How will this project be inclusive and accessible to diverse audiences?
Service Learning
Is there a service learning component to this project? If so, describe it.
http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/Citizenship/service_learning/Toolkit/Project_Planning/ Service-Learning is a strategy that integrates
community needs, intentional learning objectives, and structured opportunities for reflection. Service-Learning projects take community
service or volunteer projects to the next level by emphasizing both service and learning to create a more meaningful experience for
youth. For more information, check out, Service-Learning in Community-Based Organizations: A Practical Guide to Starting and
Sustaining High-Quality Programs.
Final Evaluation
How will you know goals have been achieved? How will you support members who wish to include this project in their Record Book?
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Participant Contact Information:
Participant Contact Information
Name (Y or A)
phone
email
other
** Use additional copies of this page, if needed - Keep for your records (do not submit with this form)
Confirm with each participant how you will communicate information about this project and project meetings!
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OC 4-H Project Approval
o Club/Unit Leader Approval
As Club/Unit Leader for ____________________________ Club/Unit, I have reviewed this project proposal and
approve the addition of this project to our club project list.
________________________________
Signature of Club/Unit Leader
________________________________
date
o 4-H Staff Approval
_____ The Proposed Project Leader has completed all mandatory 4-H requirements and is active/enrolled
_____ Proposed Project Leader has completed the Adult Volunteer Training Acknowledgement & Project
Proposal Survey
Date completed: __________________
_____ Date returned to for updates and corrections, if needed
Date sent: _______________________
_____ Date received with completed updates and revisions
Date received: _________________________
_____ Project Proposal approved
Date approved: ________________________
_____ Project added to 4-H online project drop down list for club/club project list on website
Date added: _______________________
________________________________
Signature of 4-H Staff
________________________________
date
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