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 to learn the new skills that 4-H has to offer youth. With each volunteer comes knowledge, experiences, and skills that 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. 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.
Position Desriptions:
- 4-H Organizational Club Volunteer
- 4-H Cloverbud Volunteer
- 4-H Program Volunteer
- 4-H Project/Resource Volunteer
- 4-H Club Financial Volunteer
4-H Volunteer Pledge
"I pledge my Head to give children the information I can, to help them see things clearly and to make wise decisions.
I pledge my Heart to encourage and support children no matter whether they have success or disappointments.
I pledge my Hands to help children's groups; if I cannot be a leader, I can help in many equally important ways.
I pledge my Health to keep children strong and will for a better world through 4-H, for children's groups, our community, our country, and our world."
Upcoming Volunteer Trainings:
Volunteers should RSVP for a training at https://go.osu.edu/volrsvp
- Wednesday, December 18 from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Rutland Building on the Meigs County Fairgrounds
- Saturday, January 11 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at the Rutland Building on the Meigs County Fairgrounds
- New Volunteer Orientation is from 8:30-9:30 AM
Club Leader Resource List
Enrollment Resources
- Advisors To-Do List
- Group Tax Exemption Form (fillable form) - Due to Extension Office April 15.
- Charter Checklist (fillable form) - Due to Extension Office April 15.
- Activity Fee Form (fillable form) - Due to Extension Office April 15.
- a $5.00 fee for all Cloverbuds, Project Members, and Volunteers. Clubs are responsible to turn in the membership fee for the entire group at the time of enrollment by check or money order. Please read the form for more details.
- Annual Financial Summary (fillable form) - Due to Extension Office January 31.
- Or complete it online here: http://www.ohio4h.org/financialsummary
- Request for Membership Across County Lines Form - Due to Extension Office March 1.
- Winning 4-H Plan Request Form (fillable form) - Due to Extension Office June 1.
- A plan for 4-H Members with special learning needs to complete 4-H projects.
- Project Book Order Form PDF | fillable form
- Fingerprinting and Background Check Information
General Club Forms and Information
- 2025 4-H and Junior Fair Calender
- Attendance Sheet (fillable form)
- Each member must attend a minimum of 4 meetings and clubs must hold at least 6 meetings a year (April-August).
- Fundraising Request 4-H (fillable PDF)
- Ohio 4-H Clubs Volunteer Handbook
- Ohio 4-H Club Management Resources, Policies, and Procedures
- Ohio 4-H Club Finances Information
- Ohio Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate (fillable)
- Club Dues Sheet
- Fundraising Report
- Transaction Register
New Club Resources
Officer Resources
- Officer Training Resources
- Ohio 4-H Officer Webpage
- Includes links to all officer handbooks
- News Reporter Form (fillable form)
Award Applications - Due to Extension Office July 24
- Club of Distinction
- Community Service Form
- Extra Effort Form
- Cloverbud Form
- Outstanding Advisor Award
- Parade Form - Due Monday before Fair
Club Management Resources
- Grab & Go Meeting Toolkit
- Making the Best 4-H Clubs Better Curriculum for Club Leaders
- Meetings Matter Resources
- Club Program Template
- Cloverbud Leader Resources
- Ohio 4-H COVID-19 Resources & Policies
Other Resources