Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
Kansas 4-H Volunteers are adults providing supervision to youth at a 4-H program; make decisions on behalf of the 4-H program; have access to private data of 4-H members or volunteers; and/or handle funds as a part of 4-H. These individuals must complete the volunteer screening process, be accepted, and enrolled as a Kansas 4-H volunteer. The initial process includes; 4HOnline enrollment which includes an application, Criminal History, Interview, Oreintation, and Approval.
These positions include, though may not be limited to:
- Organized Club Leaders
- Project Leaders
- Chaperones for overnight events
- Transporting Youth to 4-H Events/Field Trips
- Volunteers who have access to funds raised on behalf of 4-H
- Volunteers who have access to confidential records or information
Adult Helpers give their time and/or expertise to 4-H education programs of activities and who will either not be in direct contact with children or youth or who will only be in situations directly supervised by paid and/or screened, experienced volunteer/staff. Adult Helpers are not required to participate in the volunteer screening process.
These positions include, though may not be limited to:
- Guest speaker/presenter
- Concession stand worker for single events
- Presentation Judges