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, 2026
- 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 (2025-2026):
Volunteers should RSVP for a training at: https://go.osu.edu/volunteertrainingrsvp
- TRAINING DATES TBA
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
- Jackson County Fair Pen Assignment Form
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
Ohio 4-H Conference / 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon - Saturday, March 21st, 2026
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Registrations & Payment due to Extension Office by February 2nd!
Serve on a county-wide 4-H Committee! Applications due October 1st.