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Ryan Tesar

4-H Volunteer Program Coordinator

Summary

The 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in the United States, and it engages over 49,000 young people in positive youth development programs across the state of Nevada. The 4-H program is supported by volunteers who provide programming, leadership, and mentorship support to participants. 

Ryan is the 4-H Volunteer Program Coordinator at the UNR Extension in Clark County. In this role, he oversees 4-H volunteer activities, coordinates outreach events for volunteer recruitment, and works to continuously improve all aspects of the volunteer experience.

Anyone interested in volunteering for the 4-H program can fill out an initial application form.

Education

B.A. University of Nevada- Las Vegas, 2011
M.A. University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 2014

Programs

A group of girls

Clark County (Las Vegas) 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in the general Clark County area.

Service

"Updating Volunteer Materials to Improve Program Outcomes and Enchance Accessibility" presented at the 2025 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (April 2025; Portland, Maine)

"Improving Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement in Urban Extension Programs" presented at National Urban Extension Leaders Conference (May 2024; Nashville, Tennessee)

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Blog Posts
Why we volunteer: Stories from 4-H leaders in Clark County
The success of Extension's 4-H Youth Development Program in Clark County is driven by the dedication and enthusiasm of its volunteers. Hear the experiences of several volunteers who are generously sharing their time, knowledge and energy to mentor young people, fostering skills, confidence and a sense of community.
Tesar, R. 2025, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno
Reports & Updates
2023-2024 Clark County 4-H Volunteer Impact Report
This report highlights the achievements of the Clark County 4-H volunteer program in the 2023-2024 year and looks at opportunities to further enhance our volunteer efforts.
Tesar, R. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno Reports