4-H Advisors needed!

Fairfield County is looking for adults 18 and over to become 4-H Advisors.  In particular, we are in need of additional advisors in the Pickerington and Canal Winchester areas, but will accept applications from all over the county!

How do you become and advisor?  Complete the application, get your fingerprints done and Leslie will schedule an interview with you.  Applications are due to our office by February 1, 2018 to be considered.  The official 4-H Advisor Volunteer position description is listed below.

Position Title: 4-H Club Advisor
General Purpose:
  • Serve as a liaison between the county Extension office/county 4-H professional and 4-H members, their parents and other volunteers with regard to 4-H club programs.
  • Secure, complete, and submit club organization/enrollment materials, and other requested materials to the county Extension office by the stated deadline.
  • Plan, organize, and possibly teach meaningful educational experiences to help youth grow and reach their fullest potential.
  • Support 4-H professionals, volunteers and members in conducting meaningful educational experiences to help youth grow and reach their fullest potential.
  • Inform and encourage members, parents, and other volunteers to actively participate in appropriate 4-H opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities: An individual serving as a 4-H Club Advisor must have:
  • The ability to teach and motivate youth while nurturing positive self-esteem, decision making, responsibility, and leadership in the youth.
  • A sincere interest in teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth and adults in aneducational setting.
  • The ability to organize information and materials and delegate responsibility.
  • The ability to work and communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
  • The ability to motivate members, parents and other volunteers to assume leadership positions.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision from professional staff.
  • A sincere interest in working with other volunteers and professional staff in an educational setting.
  • A willingness to become familiar with and work within the philosophy and guidelines of Ohio State University Extension, Ohio 4-H Program and county 4-H program.
Ohio State University Extension Service Agrees to:
  • Provide training opportunities that will help the volunteer meet the needs of members,volunteers, and parents.
  • Provide appropriate manuals, pamphlets, audio-visual aids, newsletters and other resource materials.
  • Have professionals available to consult with volunteers on a one-to-one basis.
  • Provide opportunities for professionals to listen to volunteers’ ideas to help improve the 4-H program.
  • Provide appropriate recognition and awards to volunteers.

Please contact the office 740-652-7260 or email Leslie at cooksey.25@osu.edu  if you have questions regarding the application process.

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