What is a 4-H Volunteer?
Volunteers and parents help make 4-H possible. Without 4-H volunteers and parents the program would not have the mentors and leaders that 4-Hers need in order to learn the new skills that 4-H has to offer youth. With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills which can be taught to 4-H youth and shared with the 4-H program "to make the best better." Volunteers and parents are a major reason for 4-H's success in youth development. Ohio 4-H works with a variety of individuals, with differing interests, skills and abilities, as 4-H volunteers. Since 1902, parents and volunteers have helped the 4-H program develop successful leaders, build young minds, and set the path for 4-Hers to take the world by storm.
4-H Volunteers must adhere to the Ohio State University Extension Volunteer Selection Policies & Procedures.
Position Descriptions:
4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
New Volunteer Enrollment Application, Due by January 31, 2025
- Please read each page thoroughly in the application linked above and follow the instructions included in the cover letter.
- Jackson County 4-H Volunteer Background Check Information
- Need help enrolling in 4-H Online? Check out our 4-H Online & FairEntry Help Page here.
- Questions? Contact 4-H Educator, Maddie Allman at allman.68@osu.edu | (740) 286-5044
Returing Volunteer Enrollment Instructions can be found here.
Upcoming Volunteer Training (2024-2025):
Volunteers should RSVP for a training at: https://go.osu.edu/volunteertrainingrsvp
- Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp.
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.NEW 4-H Volunteer Orientation & Training: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAnnual 4-H Volunteer Make Up Training: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.
- Saturday, February 15th, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.
Important Forms (2025)
- 2025 4-H Club Annual Reporting Packet (Due by March 1st, 2025!)
- 2025 Project Book Order Form
- 2025 Project Jumpstart Order Form
- 2025 Honor Club Score Sheet
- Jackson County 4-H Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer & Club Management Resources
4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior
Advisor Policies and Requirements
Club Management Resources, Policies, & Procedures
Club Finances & Fundraising Guidance | Club Financial Management at a Glance
Volunteer Opportunities
2025 Ohio 4-H Conference / 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon - Saturday, March 8th
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Registrations & Payment due to Extension Office by February 3rd!
Serve on a county-wide 4-H Committee! Applications due October 1st.