How to Enroll For New Members

NEW MEMBERS: Will Register on our database in 4-H Online –  detailed instructions will be sent to you via email. 

 All new members must contact the Plymouth County 4-H office if interested in joining. 

Molly at 774-404-7021  mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

Or 

Valerie at 774-404-7022  vschell@umext.umass.edu

We will need the following information from you:

• Your name and child’s name
• The parent email
• Which club you wish to join (if known.)

After the initial call we will confirm with the club leader that they are accepting new members to ensure your child can join their club.  If they are not accepting new members we will work with you to place your child in an appropriate club based on interests and availability. 

Once a club is decided you will get an email from the Plymouth County 4-H office with the  following information:

• The link to MA 4-H Online to register your child
• The How To Guide for New Member Enrollment
• The link for payment.
• Enrollment forms to be mailed into the Plymouth County 4-H office

UMASS is still requiring an original signature for the first year of enrollment.   Your enrollment is not official until you mail the Plymouth County 4-H office the hard copies of the following enrollment forms: 

o Member Code of Conduct

o Permission and Liability Form

FOR THIS YEAR ONLY, the fee to enroll is $40. We are very aware that families may have financial strains due to circumstances caused by the Corona virus. Fees are lowered per person and families may still apply for fee waivers. 

What is the 4-H Participation Fee used for? During COVID-19 many activities and programs are held online. There are costs to programming even when it is not held in person. Portions of the fee are used for a variety of items including:

• Enrolling all members, club leaders, Advisory, Fair, and Program Council members in the American Income Life 4-H Club Members Accident Insurance. This will cover enrolled members, leaders and council members at all 4-H events and activities for the 2020-2021 year. Should you ever need one, claim forms are available by contacting your local 4-H office.
• For youth recognition items such as medals, certificates and ribbons.
• Materials used to create online programs and/or videos.
• Materials youth need to participate in an online program
• Mailing kits and materials to youth

 All requests for waivers require that a written explanation and/or documentation be sent to Molly at mvollmer@umext.umass.edu.  Plymouth County 4-H grants full waivers on a needs basis through funds provided by the Plymouth County 4-H Advisory Council.  The 4-H Educator will send confirmation about the acceptance or denial of the Waiver request. Ifsomeone does not meet the criteria, the request will not be accepted.