2025 New Advisor/Volunteer Application
The 4-H advisor/volunteer selection process takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to complete and must be completed successfully before a volunteer begins to work with the Geauga County 4-H program. Therefore, please plan accordingly and return the application at your earliest convenience so that we may begin the process.
Organizational Volunteer Position Description
Cloverbud Volunteer Position Description
Project Resource Volunteer Position Description
4-H Advisor/Volunteer Training Requirements
Ohio 4-H Youth Activites and Programs (Policy 1.50) Online Training Course
2025 link will be posted soon
Ohio State University requires all individuals (faculty, staff, students, volunteers, etc.) who work with youth to complete an annual Child Abuse and Recognition Trainings, Policy 1.50, newly renamed 4-H Youth Activities and Programs Training. A copy of the policy can be found HERE for your reference.
Volunteers must complete this training requirement by April 1, 2024 to maintain their status as an OSU 4-H Volunteer with Geauga County. Failure to complete the trainings results in immediate dismissal as a 4-H volunteer. This training is in addition to the two annual training requirements set by Ohio 4-H. Should you need computer access to complete the training, contact the Geauga Extension Office to set up an appointment.
This training is conducted online through OSU’s Scarlet Canvas platform. Please instructions and link below to complete this requirement. Upon completion of the trainings, please screenshot your certificate of completion and email it to Wendy (ward.714@osu.edu) or Alisha (faudie.2@osuedu)
Instructions for accessing “Activities and Programs with Minors” (Policy 1.50) Online Canvas Course
1. Visit the self-registration link(s) below for the required course(s) you need.
Ohio 4-H Youth Activities and Programs Policy Training: TBA
2. Fill out the registration form. Name and email addresses are required. It is okay to enter “0” for phone number and zip code. Enter “NA” for title and company.
3. After filling out the registration form, you will receive two emails from Canvas Catalog. One email will ask you to complete your registration, the other will confirm your enrollment in your course(s).
4. After creating your account to complete required training, we encourage you to bookmark the login page at: https://scarlet.instructure.com/login/canvas
If you have questions about if you are enrolled in the course or have successfully completed it, please contact Kate Wells, wells.1614@osu.edu or Lydia Leeds, leeds.34@osu.edu.
Deadline: 11:59pm April 1st.
Training Form
Advisor/Volunteer Trainings
Club Organizational Advisors will be mailed a club list of volunteer training attendance. Volunteers should contact their clubs head advisor to obtain their training status. Volunteers must complete two annuals trainings. New Volunteers must complete two trainings in addition to New Volunteer Orientation. Deadline to complete all trainings is November 1st (all paperwork must be received by the deadline to receive credit).
Extension Foundation Campus
This training includes four interactive, self-paced training modules, complete with review: “About 4-H,” “Positive Youth Development,” “Getting Started in 4-H,” and “Leadership and Teaching.” It is a great opportunity for our volunteers to further learn about volunteerism and 4-H. If you would like to complete one of the modules please follow the steps below…..
1. Go to https://campus.extension.org/
2. Click on Login in and create a new account.
3. Click on 4-H & Youth - You will see several different States that have different trainings. Skipover the trainings that are locked or has a fee. Once you find a course that pertains to working with youth and/or may benefit your club, click enroll.
4. Once the course is completed, you will need to email the office a copy of your certificate of completion. If you do not receive a certificate, email us the category, program name and a short summary of the course.
4-H Online CLUB LOGIN HELP FOR ADVISORS
4-H Club Organizational Lead Advisors will have the option to login in to view their club roster with projects. l receive their log in information to view their 4-H Club members by calling or emailing the Extension Office.
CLUB ADVISOR LOGIN HELP SHEET
Helpful tips for Enrollment 2023
ohio 4-H planning guide for in-person meetings & events
Effective June 29, 2020
STEPS TO ACCESS AND HOST A ZOOM MEETING
Annual Update Forms
2024 Club Secretarys Record Book - Due November 1 of current year
2024 Club Treasures Record Book - Due November 1 of current year
2024 Summary of Ohio 4-H Publication Changes
2024 Advisor Project Book Order Form
Club Financial Summary - Due January 31 of each year
Club Equipment Inventory List - Due January 31 of each year
Requirements for Multi-Year, Non-Livestock Projects
What Projects can you take in 4-H?
Across County Policy and Request Form Fillable
Program Participant Incident/Injury Report
4-H Club Fundraising and Community Service Guidance
Helpful links for 4-H Volunteers
4-H Advisor Handbook
Club Management Resources, Policies, and Procedures
Finances
Geauga County 4-H Advisory Committee Application
Open recruitment for committee membership takes place every fall. Interested individuals are invited to apply. Applications must be printed or typed. Applications are due by October 31st and submitted to the Geauga County Extension Office. Selected individuals will be notified in writing.