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 Volunteers help make 4-H possible and are an essential part of the overall program. More than 300,000 youth and adult volunteers participate in the Ohio 4-H program each year. 4-H volunteers have the opportunity to contribute their time, energies, talents, and knowledge to help develop youth in a positive, educational way. 

All 4-H volunteers must complete the Ohio 4-H volunteer screening process, which includes a completed background check and volunteer training.

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, follow the steps below. You may bring your applicaiton to our office at 1100 S. Detroit Street in Bellefontaine or email Jessica Barker at barker.709@osu.edu the completed form.

The Logan County 4-H program is dependent on its incredible adult volunteers to reach the youth of our county. Each time a new volunteer gets involved with the 4-H program, the number of children that benefit from 4-H programs increases! Below are the resources for adult 4-H Volunteers. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE DECEMBER 15, 2024.

Volunteer Position Descriptions Volunteer Application
Volunteer Standards of Behavior Volunteer Background Check Form
  • All steps of the volunteer process must be completed by March 1 (Volunteer Training, Background Check, Interview, References) and approved enrollment in 4-H online by April 1.
  • 4-H club volunteers must attend a minimum of four meetings from January 1 through July 31. Attendance at more meetings is encouraged and may be required in the club by-laws. Extenuating circumstances preventing attendance at 4-H meetings can be reviewed by the club organizational volunteer if a written request describing the circumstances is presented. 
  • The Ohio State University requires volunteers to self-disclose criminal convictions to the county 4-H Educator within three business days of the conviction. 
  • Volunteers who have a break in volunteer service will be required to complete the Volunteer Selection Process prior to working with 4-H members in the future. 
  • The Ohio State University Policy 1.50 requires all volunteers to complete a fingerprint rescreening process every four years and complete an annual child neglect and abuse training to maintain their approved volunteer status.

 

Request for Copy of Ohio Background Check

  • *This request form can only be used if you have submitted fingerprints in the past 12 months for working with children, working with the elderly, or certain types of licensing.