Wisconsin 4-H and AmeriCorps

Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps members stand in front of a mural that says "Transforming lives and communities in Wisconsin".

Do Rewarding Service

With AmeriCorps with Wisconsin 4-H, you’ll help local youth learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. Your presence with have a big impact on them — and on you. 

Be Part of a Community

In the supportive 4-H and AmeriCorps environment, you’ll build relationships with youth and community members and find belonging. These networks can help open opportunities to you.  

Gain Priceless Experience
— & Compensation

As a Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps member, you’ll develop your professional skills every day — and earn a living allowance and an education award — while you develop clarity about your future. 

Wisconsin 4-H, founded in 1914, helps more than 26,000 young people across 71 counties prepare for adulthood through hands-on learning and youth–adult partnerships. Now, thanks to an AmeriCorps grant from Serve Wisconsin, members will be serving alongside 4-H to strengthen communities, expand programs, and launch new opportunities for youth statewide. Together, Wisconsin 4-H and AmeriCorps provide a supportive space where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, while gaining valuable skills for your future.

A youth in a Spider-Man Halloween costume does a crafty activity with a Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps member.
  1. Check out the openings and fill out a Curiosity Form — or apply if you’re ready!  
  2. Talk with a WI 4-H AmeriCorps team member about your opportunities.  
  3. Ready to Apply? View positions here!
  4. Start making a difference in the lives of youth while you gain professional and personal experience, a stipend, and an earned education award.
Bailey, an AmeriCorps member from Columbia County.

“Serving with 4-H really felt like a way not only to give back and help make that difference but also really align with the next steps in my career.”

– Bailey, Columbia County

Jack, an AmeriCorps member from Milwaukee County.

“When I got out of college, and was like Oh what should I do now? I knew I wanted to do something that gave back to my community.”

– Jack, Milwaukee County

Payton, an AmeriCorps member from Pepin County.

“The impact is truly there, and these youth and adults really do appreciate it.”

– Payton, Pepin County

  • Gain professional and personal experience so you can feel confident knowing you’re making the right choices about your future 
  • Enrich your life and your resume in a supportive, inclusive space 
  • Serve youth and the community while building relationships and partnerships 
  • Earn a stipend and an education award 
Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps members stand with a "Serving Here" sign.

Growing capacity across Wisconsin 4-H through a partnership between UW Madison Division of Extension, Wisconsin 4-H, and  Serve Wisconsin – Wisconsin National and Community Services Board (WNCSB).  Wisconsin 4-H is an AmeriCorps grantee and receives funds as part of their State and National Program.

UW-Madison Extension logo co-branded with 4-H and AmeriCorps.