4-H Youth Development
Volunteers
Learn how you can give your time, talents and skills to Making the Best Better as a 4-H Volunteer.
2012 Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference
22 Clark County 4-H volunteers, teens and adults attended the 2012 Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference teaching and learning skills to benefits themselves and others. Alex Henz's duct tape workshop was a huge hit with attendees as he taught sixty plus participants how to make flowers. Alex, Sydney Lewis, Morgan Price and Thorne Stoops, all 4-H Camp Counselors, assisted Patty House, 4-H Extension Educator to teach teens essential skills to become 4-H superheroes back in their own counties. Patty along with co-workers in the Top of Ohio EERA shared quality assurance activities with more than 70 adult volunteers from Ohio and Michigan.
Want to Become A 4-H Volunteer?
View this web clip to see how 4-H volunteers are leading, teaching and mentoring
New 4-H Volunteer Requirements
Adults who would like to become volunteers with the Clark County 4-H program must complete a six step process. These steps do not need to be done in sequence, but must all be completed before an adult begins working with youth in the Clark County 4-H Program. If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, please call 937-521-3860 to schedule an interview appointment with:
- Patty House, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
house.18@cfaes.osu.edu
4-H Volunteer Opportunities
Review these volunteer position descriptions to learn about opportunities to start a 4-H club, teach a project, lead an activity, or serve on a committee.
New 4-H Volunteer Applicant Letter to Learn About Five Step Process To Becoming A 4-H Volunteer
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Complete and sign 4-H Volunteer Application (Provide 3 non-family references on your volunteer application.)
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Read, Agreed to, Sign and Submit 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior
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Take this Card With You To Obtain an - Ohio BCI Background Check Visit one of the Clark County locations below to have a web check done or search for other locations click here. Cost $30.
· Clark County Sheriffs Department East District Office, 3130 E. Main Street (St. Rt. 40) in Springfield, phone: 937-328-2669, 8 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
· Clark County Licensing Bureau (south), 1221 Sunset Ave., Springfield, OH 45505, phone: 937-328-5166, Mondays 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesdays-Fridays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturdays, 7:30 AM to 2 PM.
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Complete and interview with a 4-H Professional, call 937-521-3860 to schedule an appointment or e-mail house.18@cfaes.osu.edu
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Participate in New 4-H Volunteer Orientation. Attend one of the following program dates: April 17, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, October 17, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM - all at the Clark County Extension Office, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Springfield, Ohio.
Requirements for Tenured 4-H Volunteers
We have a tremendous core of 4-H volunteers working with the Clark County 4-H Program. 4-H volunteers who have given one or more years of service to the Clark County 4-H Program need to complete the following requirements:
- Complete the Returning Current 4-H Volunteer Application and Submit by April 1st to the Extension Office.
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Review the 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior and Commit to Upholding those Standards.
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Take advantage of 4-H volunteer trainings and opportunities at the county, district and state level. Training is not mandatory, but highly encouraged to help you "make the best better".
Resource for 4-H Volunteers
Ohio 4-H Club Advisor Handbook
Get answers to your 4-H club management questions on-line. Sharpen your coaching skills to lead your club to a winning 4-H season. Access tools and resources to "Make the Best Better" for your families, members and volunteers.
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