Minnesota 4-H offers numerous opportunities for our youth to learn and lead to make a difference in 4-H and their communities. These opportunities are offered at the local, regional, state and national level.
Contact your local 4-H office to learn about local and regional leadership opportunities.
Leadership opportunities
4-H'ers can use their skills in leadership, civic engagement, communication and teamwork in these programs.
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Ambassadors
Ambassadors are role models for other 4-H'ers and serve as positive representatives of Minnesota 4-H or a specific project area, like agriculture, shooting sports and wildlife and more.
![Two girls picking up sticks in a wooded area.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/card_image_wide/public/Girls%20clearing%20woodland%20debris%202_screen_0.jpg?h=fb50a9f5&itok=KirNMvfZ)
Statewide service project
Participate in our yearly statewide service project to learn about a community issue and take steps to make a positive, collective impact.
![A group of four girls standing in front of the U.S. Capitol building.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/card_image_wide/public/D416E976-9D03-4C6D-B38D-9C2A08C25C48_0.jpg?h=7916c776&itok=9MmPRgLq)
4-H leadership events
Learn more about leadership and civic engagement by attending regional, state and national events.
![A teen boy standing on a large rock looking out at a body of water.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/card_image_wide/public/outdoor-teen-Photo%20by%20Warren%20on%20Unsplash.jpg?h=e66d180a&itok=SvA20cTh)
4-H Outdoor Wilderness Leadership and Service (OWLS) Program
This two-year adventure-based program is designed to provide youth in grades 6-11 with intensive hands-on exploration in the outdoors.
![Five teens wearing green 4-H capes jumping in the air outside.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/card_image_wide/public/2-12-22%20mxfotos.com-73_screen.jpg?h=b0d08c2d&itok=TbeZ1Eav)
Teen Superheroes of Science
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to lead the Green Superheroes of Science (GSOS) program, an educational offering for younger youth.
Scholarships and awards
There are scholarships and awards available to recognize your 4-H leadership.
Reviewed in 2023