ALL STEPS in the volunteer process must be complete before March 1st AND have approved enrollment on 4-H online by April 1, 2025.
4-H Volunteers
Volunteers like yourself train, mentor, and provide individuals fun & unique learning experiences. There are many different volunteer opportunities within OSU Extension. Prior to assuming any of these volunteer roles you must complete the Ohio 4-H Volunteer selection process outlined below. To continue serving as a 4-H volunteer, you must maintain good standing with both the county and state 4-H program.
All volunteers will:
1. Complete a volunteer application, in its entirety (including three non-family reference contacts of which a minimum of two must be completed) and submit to the appropriate OSU Extension office. Applications are due December 15, 2024.
2. Receive, at the time of application or change of position, a written volunteer position description outlining the responsibilities.
3. Read, agree to, and sign the OSU Extension Volunteer Standards of Behavior form annually.
4. Complete an interview with the appropriate OSU Extension professional.
5. Submit to a criminal history fingerprint background check at the time of application and every four years thereafter.
6. Participate in an orientation and annually required volunteer training. This is held in January at our Extension Office.
-I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NEW VOLUNTEER-
If you have any question or need to schedule the interview portion of your application, please call 937-565-6073 to schedule with Olivia Ruffner (ruffner.36@osu.edu) Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development.