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Volunteers are critical to the UGA Cooperative Extension mission to facilitate youth development, agriculture and natural resources, and family and consumer sciences programming at the county, district and state levels. Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (above) work with community members in pollinator garden. CAES News
National Volunteer Week
In addition to its experts throughout the state, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is powered by thousands of volunteers who give generously to extend program impact and reach in support of UGA Extension missions. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, UGA Extension will host special events that highlight the volunteers who have donated their time to facilitate 4-H, Master Gardener, and Family and Consumer Sciences programming.
Georgia 4-H'ers and Georgia 4-H leaders were welcomed to the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 25 by state representatives and senators, who posed with the group on the Oglethorpe steps. CAES News
2025 4-H Day at the Capitol
Leadership came to life for the largest-ever Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol delegation in Atlanta as 4-H’ers engaged with the civic process. Elected officials joined nearly 800 youth, staff, volunteers and supporters on Feb. 25 to celebrate the impact of 4-H in Georgia. State Sen. Larry Walker and Georgia Rep. Rick Jasperse served as legislative hosts for the 4-H delegation. County 4-H groups explored and toured the Capitol building, and many 4-H leaders arranged direct meetings with senators and representatives from their districts. Georgia’s current slate of elected officials includes many 4-H alumni, parents and supporters who welcomed students to the place where government comes to life.