Volunteer Conference of Southern States (VCOSS)

4-H Volunteer Conference
​Ready to Lead

Ready, Set, Go with 4-H
October 1–4, 2026

The 4-H Volunteer Conference is open to 4-H volunteers (and paid staff) from across the world. Hosted by the 4-H Volunteers Conference of Southern States, a team of 4-H volunteers and staff plan the event each year. The conference is hosted onsite at Rock Eagle 4-H Center has virtual components, including a library of recorded content.
Registration for 2026 opens this summer

The Volunteer Conference of Southern States (VCOSS) focuses on adult learning opportunities for 4-H Volunteer Leaders and is open to all adults working with 4-H youth. It is located at the majestic Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia.

The 2026 conference is excited to offer a hybrid program with both activities onsite at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia and virtual options available online October 1-4, 2026

Participants rave about the chance to network with other volunteers as the best part of a volunteer conference.  In addition to workshops and meals, each evening is an activity that get participants mixing and talking.  There is is a little something for everyone at the conference.

Click on the link below for more information.

National 4-H Volunteer Conference by the Volunteer Conference of Southern States - 4-H Volunteers Grow Here (4hvcoss.com)