09/22/2026
WV 4-H Teen Council Applications 2026-2027 Now being Accepted
Extension 4-HYD
We are excited to announce that the 2026-2027 WV 4-H Teen Council Application is now live. Applications will be accepted now through Friday, October 16, 2026.
WHO CAN APPLY: 4-H youth who are current freshman-seniors in high school are invited to apply for the West Virginia 4-H Teen Council. At least 2 years of 4-H club experience is required.
WHY APPLY: The West Virginia 4-H Teen Council is an advisory group for the West Virginia 4-H program. Members of the TC are Ambassadors for the 4-H program who help promote 4-H, plan teen-led 4-H activities, and provide leadership on a variety of state 4-H events. Members of the council will get to know each other through team building activities as they work to provide input and strengthen events.
SELECTION OF MEMBERS: Youth from regions across the state will be selected through an application process. This year 12 youth will be selected to serve on the WV 4-H Teen Council.
DEADLINE: Submit your online applications by Friday, October 16, 2026 to be considered for the 2026-2027 WV 4-H Teen Council. Applications MUST be received by the deadline, there are no exceptions.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be conducted if additional information is required from applicants.
COMMITMENTS: Regularly attend and actively participate in Teen Council meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you must email the advisors to let them know you will not be able to participate. In order to be considered for leadership roles at state events (such as introducing speakers, leading reflections, leading activities) you must attend meetings leading up to that event and contribute to the planning of such events.
Only completed applications will be considered for positions on the 2026-2027 WV Teen Council.
Application Requirements:
1. Completed online application
2. Two Letters of Reference (Examples: 4-H Club leader, Extension Agent, Teacher, etc.) Reference letters cannot be submitted from parents/guardians, siblings, family, etc.
3. Essay Submission: Submit a 500-750 word essay responding to the following prompt: How have you been an ambassador for 4-H in your club, community, state, and country? How is 4-H helping you develop your leadership? We want to hear directly from you. Use specific examples from your 4-H experiences. Share how you have represented 4-H, contributed to your community, and grown as a leader through your involvement in the program. Your essay should be written in your own words and voice.
QUESTIONS? If you have questions, contact: Barbie Little: [email protected], Megan Midcap: [email protected].
WV 4-H Teen Council Application 2026-2027
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