Volunteer with 4-H

ADULT VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT

**NEW for 2025**Mandatory VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for enrolled adult volunteer eligibility.

Adult Volunteer Enrollment Forms will NOT be available on our website nor at the office. Adult Volunteer Enrollment Forms will only be handed out at the mandatory volunteer orientations, listed below. (Exceptions: CCE Board of Directors)

Please attend one of the following one-hour orientations at 4-H Training Center, Aud:

~Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00am

~Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00pm

~Saturday, December 7 at 10:00am

**PLEASE RSVP with your date and time preference to ssh85@cornell.edu**

At this 1-hour orientation, we will:

-Sign up/complete volunteer enrollment paperwork

-Sexual Harassment Training Video

-Presentation from 4-H office (i.e. Overview, expectations, housekeeping, volunteer opportunities, Q&A)

-What type of volunteer are you or would like to be?

-Background Checks (for those who need it)

If you cannot make it to the November 13th or December 7th orientations, staff will evaluate the need and determine if another date will be offered, TBD.

Adults will not be able to enroll at the office without attending a volunteer orientation. **Yes, you can still volunteer with 4-H without attending the orientation yet, but please RSVP so we know which date and time you will be joining us. RSVP to Stacey Johnston.

Who should attend this orientation? Any adult interested in volunteering as a:

-Project Leader

-Activity Leader

-Club Leader

-Short Term Volunteer (one time 4-H Activity or Event)

-Unsure if you should attend? Contact a 4-H staff member to double check!

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING VIDEO

You will watch this video at the volunteer orientation. However, for those who choose to watch it on your own at home instead, please watch video here: https://blogs.cornell.edu/ccevolunteertraining/re...

and then send your email confirmation to the 4-H office, so we can record your participation. 

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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.

Last updated October 4, 2024