Volunteer with 4-H

ADULT VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT

Mandatory annual VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS for 2026-2027, to become an enrolled volunteer with Niagara County 4-H and/or CCE Niagara:

New volunteers will attend a 1 hour meeting that will include:

-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 

NEW VOLUNTEER ONE-HOUR ORIENTATIONS OFFERED: **RSVP to Stacey Johnston**

-Friday, November 13, 10:00am (Board Room) OR

-Wednesday November 18, at 6:30pm (Aud)

Re-Enrolling Volunteers / Volunteers who came to a training & enrolled in 2025, can come to the

“4-H VOLUNTEER REFRESHER:”

- Sign up/complete volunteer enrollment paperwork

- Sexual Harassment Training Video

- Get a quick update on any new procedures

- Come by any time during the refresher open enrollment volunteer time slot listed

- Expect to stay around 15-20 minutes

- Background Checks for those who need it (Due every 3 years)

RE-ENROLLING (returning) VOLUNTEERS (must have been an enrolled volunteer last year),

Volunteer Refresher Dates offered: **RSVP to Stacey Johnston**

Friday, November 13, stop by any time between 10:00am-12pm (Memorial Room)

Wednesday, November 18, stop by any time between 4:00-6:00pm (large meeting room)

Monday, November 9, stop by any time between 7:00-8:00pm

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 ssh85@cornell.edu

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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 September 22, 2026