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VOLUNTEER TODAY

Contact your county

You sign up as a volunteer through your local county Cooperative Extension office. The 4-H Representative in the Extension office can help you find clubs near you and start you on the process of becoming a volunteer. 

County UCCE Office- 707-463-4495

All new 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process. Our #1 priority in 4-H is the safety of young people. We do all we can to protect young people and keep them safe while they are in our care. An important part of providing a safe environment is to conduct background checks on our volunteers and staff. Everyone that will be spending an extended time with our 4-H youth is screened. When you become a 4-H volunteer, you are part of the plan to keep our young people safe.

 

1. Complete the online 4-H Volunteer Interest Survey in English or Spanish 

4-H Volunteer Interest Survey

 

2. Create an adult volunteer profile on Z Suite.

* Please note that the email address you enter in the Family email is the primary way you will receive communications from 4-H. After creating your profile, please check your Family email for information on next steps to becoming an approved Volunteer. If you do not receive an email, please verify that the email entered in 4-H Online is correct and notify your county 4-H Representative.

3. Complete a Live Scan background check with the California Department of Justice. 

*Call UCCE Office and speak to Kaleigh or Michelle for the latest livescan document and process.

 

4. New Volunteer Training-HERE

For volunteers starting their first year as a volunteer or coming back after a break of a year or more. The course includes essential parts of 4-H service, such as orientation, CANRA guidelines, and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. Individuals will also learn about 2-Deep Supervision and how to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth.

  • Course length: 1 hour and 35 minutes (can be done in multiple sessions).

5. Complete Payment

You have the option of either cash, check, or credit card payment to your unit. Any cash or check can be given to your club leaders. If you wish to use an online credit card as payment, please fill out the below survey to complete this payment option. Our office will notify the Unit’s Community Club Leader, Enrollment Coordinator, and Treasure of any payments received under these surveys. 

24/25 UCCE Mendocino 4-H YDP Adult Volunteer Enrollment Fee

We are unable to issue any refunds once the online credit card enrollment fee payment has been completed! Please keep your payment confirmation record receipt. For adult volunteers, please check that your unit isn’t paying for your enrollment before completing the credit card online payment option.

The no refund policy only applies to any payment method the local 4-H UCCE office receives for enrollment fees; i.e. cash, check, money order, and online credit card option. Please contact the local 4-H UCCE office for payee information if you rather pay by check or money order at (707)463-4495 or email kmcentee@ucanr.edu

5. Approval

The Community Education Specialist or Regional Supervisor reviews and approves 4-H volunteer appointments after

  • You are signed up online via Z Suite
  • You have passed the screening process: DOJ & FBI Livescan
  • You complete all of the New Volunteer Training required in your county.

Once you are approved, the fun begins!

  • Start connecting with 4-H families about your new role.

6. If you are a Project Leader- Submit your project curriculum outline and sources to the County Program Representative (Jessica F.) for approval via email : jfarfan@ucanr.edu

Como voluntario, desempeñará un papel importante en el desarrollo de los jóvenes, ayudándolos a identificar su chispa y desarrollar las habilidades y los resultados positivos que los llevarán a prosperar.