Interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer? Applications due January 25, 2023
This is a great time to begin the process if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Please contact us at 419-422-3851.
Each year, more than 25,000 adult and 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 The 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.
Potential volunteers will:
- Receive a position description - link to cover letter
- Complete an application and return to Extension office - Link to Volunteer Application Form
- Have references collected by Extension professionals (named on application form)
- Complete an interview
- Submit to a criminal history fingerprint record check - Contact the Extension Office for your Fingerprint "How-to" page
- Agree to, and sign the "Volunteer Standards of Behavior Form" found in Volunteer Application Form
- Participate in an orientation/training program
2023 4-H Volunteer Orientation Sessions
February 13 - New Volunteer Orientation - 7 pm - contact the office at 419-422-3851
Advisor Resources
- Request a copy of a recent OHIO BCI Background Check
- Link to Ohio 4-H Club Management Resources, Policies, and Procedures
- Financial Management Forms and Links for 4-H Clubs/Affiliates
- Link to Ohio 4-H Volunteer Handbook
- 4-H Constitution & template for Bylaws
- Regional 4-H Events Page - includes QA dates, PAS shows, Clinics, Camps etc.
- Link to Project Central - an easy way to preview Ohio 4-H project books & resources
- Suggested learning activities for beef, bees, cavy, dog, goat, Llama/Alpaca, & pocket pet projects - beginner, intermediate & advanced level ideas
- Link to Creating a Winning 4-H Achievement Record
- Hancock Park District has programs that would make great club activities or could assist members with natural resources projects. Here's a link to the listing on Ed Lentz's Natural Resources Page
| Opportunities for Adult 4-H Volunteers | |
| 4-H groups have Community Club Advisors & Project Advisors | |
| Short term volunteers help with county or statewide 4-H events such as school enrichment programs, livestock judging, project workshops, Ohio State Fair activities etc. | |
| Become a Cloverbud Advisor, become a Master Clothing Educator | |
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Participate on a county committee:
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| Recognition for Volunteers | |
| Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award | |
| Outstanding Service to 4-H Award | |
| Hancock Co. 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame Award |