If you are interested in becoming a 4-H advisor, please contact Cassie Turner or phone 419-422-3851!

Each year, more than 25,000 adult & teen volunteers contribute their time, energies, and talents to enable Ohio 4-H to reach nearly 300,000 youth.  All individuals who are interested in volunteering with Ohio State University and working with members of a "vulnerable population" (minors, elderly over age 65, or individuals with disabilities) MUST complete a selection process under the direction of an Extension professional.

Link to Letter to Potential 4-H Volunteers, Application Form, & Background Check information for potential volunteers in Hancock County

• Receive a position description
• Complete an application and return to Extension office (Link to Application Form)
  
• Have references collected by Extension professionals (named on application form)
  
• Complete an interview
• Submit to a criminal history fingerprint record check (Background Check Information included with application form)
  
• Agree to, and sign the "Volunteer Standards of Behavior Form"
• Participate in an orientation/training program (approx. February 2013)
  

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New Advisors - 2011

The following volunteers completed all the requirements & became new advisors in 2011. 

• Matt McGuire - Bicklick Buckeyes
• Julie Cramer - Horsemasters
• Cathleen Renn - Jolly Jacksons
• Kelsey Bryan - Northwest Stars
• Caryn Johnson - Pride of Pleasant

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Nominations for Outstanding Service to 4-H Award and Outstanding 4-H Alumni being accepted

Nominations are generally due by October 15th for these two awards which are presented annually at the 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Contact Cassie Turner to submit a name for consideration OR fill out a nomination form

How to access Hancock County 4-H Database:

Powerpoint Show  - a slide show preview of how advisors can access the new Hancock County 4-H database