PARIS – October is the month that 4-H reorganizes all of its clubs for the year. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking adult volunteers to work with 4-H program youth, ages 5 to 19.

“We need people who have an interest in spending time with young people and who want to learn with them,” said Lois Pike, 4-H youth development volunteer.

4-H is seeking people to help provide guidance in a variety of activities from general chapter operations to specific projects. People with specific skills and interest are also needed.

Nationally, the average volunteer spends three to four hours a month serving one or more organizations. Last year more than 4,000 volunteers provided support to the Maine 4-H Youth Development Program.

More than 20,000 Maine youth participate in 4-H youth development programs. They are involved in a variety of activities and programs, including day camp, overnight camping, after-school programs, school enrichment and other special interest projects/groups.

Youth development is a learn-by-doing program that is part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, which has faculty and staff on campus and in every county in Maine.

Adults interested in helping with the programs are encouraged to call Susan Jennings, Extension educator at the Oxford County Cooperative Extension office, 743-6329 or 1-800-287-1482.