4-H Volunteers - Application Process

Giving time and commitment directly from the heart

Application Process

1. Consider where you would like to serve.

2. Contact your county MU Extension office.  Your county 4-H youth specialist will know about clubs, upcoming events and other opportunities in your area.

3. Read the volunteer Screening Policy.
   
   For the protection of 4-H members and volunteers, all volunteer applicants are screened for child abuse and neglect and criminal records prior to their acceptance for the volunteer position.  This screening and application process is completed each year.

4. Fill out the Missouri 4-H Volunteer Application Form LG636 (PDF fillable) and Adult Health Form (PDF fillable)

5. Arrange to take the required Volunteer Orientation training. 
   
   Volunteer Orientation
   Missouri 4-H volunteers are required to take a one-time volunteer orientation.  We recommend the face to face orientation; however, online, print, and CD versions are also available.

• Face to face, print and CD versions
  Please contact your county MU Extension office

• Online volunteer orientation version
  After completing the online volunteer orientation, Missouri 4-H volunteers are required to also complete the quiz/feedback form in order to receive credit.  If you prefer, a print feedback form is available through your county 4-H youth specialist.
  
  Instructions:
  Go to the Online Volunteer Orientation website. 
  
  To access the online orientation use:
  User name: _kids
  Password: volunteer
  
  Select “Yes” any time the security information box appears to ask if you want to display non-secure items