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:
Standards of Behavior DOWNLOAD: PDF
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
New Volunteer Enrollment Application, Due by January 31, 2024
- 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 DOWNLOAD: PDF
- 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:
Volunteers should RSVP for a training at: https://go.osu.edu/volunteertrainingrsvp
Saturday, November 11th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp. Volunteers should RSVP at: https://Go.osu.edu/volunteertraining23CANCELLEDWednesday, November 15th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.Saturday, January 27th at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.NEW 4-H Volunteer Training & Orientation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAnnual 4-H Volunteer Training 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Monday, February 26th at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Trips & Opportunities
2024 Ohio 4-H Conference / 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
- Registrations due to Extension Office by February 1st
Club Advisors
Ohio 4-H Clubs Advisors Handbook DOWNLOAD: PDF
Advisor Enrollment Form DOWNLOAD: PDF
Jackson County 4-H Volunteer Background Check Information DOWNLOAD: PDF
Volunteer Standards of Behavior DOWNLOAD: PDF
Advisor Policies and Requirements DOWNLOAD: PDF
Club Management Resources, Policies, & Procedures
Club Finances & Fundraising Guidance | Club Financial Management at a Glance
- Jackson County 4-H Clubs Annual Reporting Packet DOWNLOAD: PDF
- By-Laws Template DOWNLOAD: PDF
- Constitution Template DOWNLOAD: PDF
- Club Audit Form DOWNLOAD: PDF
- Sales Tax Blanket Exemption Form DOWNLOAD: PDF
Honor Club Score Sheet DOWNLOAD: PDF
Other Forms & Applications
Fundraising Order Form:
2024 Project Book Order Form DOWNLOAD: PDF (Fillable)
Presentations and Resources
Utilizing Volunteers to Bridge the Gap When Budgets are Cut DOWNLOAD: PDF