Volunteer with 4-H

It's time to enroll and re-enroll for the 2022-2023 4-H Year!

ADULT VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT

• Follow instructions by clicking HERE
• Sign and complete this consent form found HERE then upload to your online account while enrolling
• Then go to 4-H Online site: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
• Upload your completed and saved consent form on your 4-H online profile while enrolling, then submit.
• If you were unable to upload your signed consent form online during your online enrollment process, please email it to the 4-H office.
• Please watch the 10 minute sexual harassment prevention training video (see below)
• Background checks are completed every 3 years. The office will contact you if you are due.

CCE Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Volunteers

MANDATORY for all adult volunteers: Click Here

Upon completion, please forward your email confirmation to Niagara4H@cornell.edu

Once your online enrollment has been reviewed, signed consent forms are received, and we have confirmation that you watched the sexual harassment prevention video via email, you will receive an email from “4-H Online” that your enrollment was approved. If you still have questions please email us Niagara4H@cornell.edu

Option #2 Adult Enrollment - Don't want to enroll online? You can stop into the office and fill out a paper enrollment form. Or print one HERE - please submit with signed consent form to the 4-H office. 

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Did you know that more than 200 adults volunteer with Niagara County 4-H programs each year? Volunteering is fun and rewarding, and enables you to share your experiences with others. Do you like bird watching, cooking, gardening or working with animals? There are many interesting projects and fun things to do in 4-H.

Imagine a young person's satisfaction at learning a new skill, or at doing a job well. Imagine your own satisfaction at watching a young person blossom. You can help our young people as they gain confidence and self-esteem - essential ingredients for happy, productive citizens.

Whether you want to be a club leader or work with kids on a short-term project, there's a role for you in 4-H. Many volunteer roles involve working directly with youth while others do not. Some volunteers are engaged with the program for a long period of time, such as leading a 4-H Club for several years. Others volunteer on a one-time, short-term or even an annual basis, for example, being a homework helper at an after school program, volunteering at a special interest workshop, serving as a judge for public speaking or for an event at the 4-H Youth Fair. In whatever role you may choose to volunteer, our 4-H office can provide training, resources and support that can help make your volunteer position as rewarding as possible for everyone involved.

Prospective volunteers complete an application form. In addition, those who volunteer to work directly with youth will be asked to consent to a criminal background screening at Cooperative Extension's expense, as a means of ensuring the safety and security both of our volunteers and of the people we serve through our programs.

Last updated October 3, 2022