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• New 4-H Volunteer Orientations - new 4-H volunteers must attend one of these sessions

• May 1, 2008 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Ext. Office

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 937-328-4607 to schedule an interview appointment with:                                                   

•   Patty House, 4-H Ext. Educator     house.18@cfaes.osu.edu
•   Holly Hogan, 4-H Program Assistant                   hogan.113@ag.ohio-state.edu
• Megan Brittingham, 4-H Program Assistant   brittingham.3@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.  

• Organizational Club Advisor
• Project or Activity Advisor
• Cloverbud Advisor
• Committee Member 

• Completed and signed 4-H Volunteer Application

• Read, Agreed to and Signed 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior 

• Take this Card With You To Obtain an - Ohio BCI

• Background Check

• Completion of Interview with a 4-H Professional     Call 937-328-4607 to schedule an appointment or e-mail house.18@cfaes.osu.edu or brittingham.3@osu.edu

• Checked References - Provide 3 Non-family References on your volunteer application

• Participation in New 4-H Volunteer Orientation - March 3 or May 1, 2008 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Ext. Office, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Springfield

 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:

• Update a 4-H Volunteer Re-Enrollment Form and Submit by April 1st to the Extension Office.  

• Review the 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior and Commit to Upholding those Standards.

• 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".   

Ohio 4-H Volunteer Fact Sheets

• Ohio History of 4-H

• What Is 4-H Youth Development?

• How Do I Become A 4-H Volunteer?

• Types of 4-H Volunteers

• Finances & Fundraising

• Effective 4-H Club Meetings

• 4-H Program Planning

• 4-H Cloverbuds

• Parlimentary Procedure

• Community Service

• Involving Parents

• 4-H Club Officers & Committees

• Ages & Stages of Youth Development

• Appreciating Diversity in 4-H

• Non-Formal Teaching Methods

• Recognizing 4-H Volunteers

• Managing Conflict Creatively

• Involving Teens as Leaders

• Effective Behavior Management

• Volunteer Development Opportunities

• Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect

• Designing A 4-H Club Constitution & By-Laws

• 123 Ways to Recognize 4-H Members