4-H Volunteers

4-H Committee Nominations Being Accepted

The Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee has two vacant seats and is currently accepting nomination to fill those positions.  This is for a one-year term on the committee.  Members of the 4-H Committee assist in determining the priorities and direction of the local 4-H program, are responsible for planning and conducting 4-H events, assisting with fundraisers and promoting the 4-H program.  You can nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on the committee, by completing the nomination form before Sunday, March 14. Members must be approved 4-H volunteers.

Growing Up Goats

Clermont County 4-H Volunteer Becky Jones of Country Kids was featured in a recent article published by Farm World.  The article shares how her family turned their passion for goats from a project, to a hobby to a thriving family business.  Becky, along with her sister, Martha and their mom, Patty, share their love of goats, inspiring generations of 4-Hers learn and grow, to make their best efforts better.

Read the Farm World Article

Volunteer with 4-H Today!

No matter how much time you have, volunteering with 4-H makes a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.  While there are many ways in which volunteers can share their time and talents, the most common in Clermont County is volunteering with a community club.  Individuals wanting to serve in the capacity of a club volunteer must complete the following:

 

 

1. Talk with the head advisor of your 4-H club
  • It is important to determine what the club needs and how they can best utilize your talents
2. Receive a position description 
  • Position Descriptions are included in the application
3.  Complete and submit an application by March 1.
  • Click HERE to complete the New Volunteer Application
4. Have references collected by Extension professionals
  • Please have the emails, phone numbers, and addresses of three references before starting your application.  Reference forms will be emailed automatically upon completion of the application.
5. Agree to and sign the volunteer standards of behavior form
  • The standards of behavior is included in the electronic application
6. Submit to a criminal history fingerprint record check
  • Background check results must be on file prior to an individual working with 4-H members.  A BCI is required for individuals who have lived in Ohio for five consecutive years.  A BCI and FBI background check are required for individuals who have lived outside of Ohio within the past five years.
  • Click HERE to access the instructions for completing the background check
  • It is important to note that Clermont County Sheriff’s Department requires an appointment for all background checks.  Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
7. Participate in an orientation/training program 
  • March 3, 6:00p.m., Zoom
  • Online Orientation – must complete by March 15
    • Click HERE to access the instructions for completing the online training
8. Complete an interview 
  • An signup will be emailed at a later date to complete volunteer interviews.

Start inspiring kids in your community by becoming a 4-H volunteer!