How to
Become a 4-H Volunteer
Ingham County MSU Extension
Volunteer Selection Process
Protecting the Well Being of Children
Thank you for your interest in becoming a 4-H project leader!
Most people who choose to work with children are caring, responsible people who have the best interests of the children in mind at all times. They are members of caring communities who are significant in helping young people on their journey to competent and contributing adulthood.
Michigan State University Extension continues to respond to the needs of children by providing experiences with the leadership of adult volunteers. MSU Extension must make sure that the process of selecting individuals to serve as volunteers adequately identifies, selects, trains and supports those interested in volunteer leadership. It is clearly our responsibility as youth workers and volunteers to do all we can to ensure that children who come to our programs are treated with respect and dignity, and are provided with safe, caring environments in which to learn and have fun.
The New Leader Selection Committee of 4-H council implements this process in Ingham County.
The New Leader Selection Process involves completing an application, a leader information sheet, a criminal history consent form, an interview and three reference checks. An orientation and optional training is available upon completion. Please complete the forms below and return to Ingham County MSU Extension, 121 East Maple Street, MI 48854 to begin the process!
There will be Interview and Information Nights scheduled monthly September through December. Please contact the 4-H office to schedule a time convenient for you. The interview will last about twenty minutes. You will receive the Ingham County 4-H Leader Handbook, project guidelines, bulletins, and training schedules that are available.
If you have any questions or wish to schedule an interview, please contact Akia Burnett, 4-H Youth Extension Educator at 517-676-7301.
FORMS
1. Application (2 pages)
2. Criminal History Consent Form
3. 4-H Membership Form (2 pages)
4. Code of Conduct Form (2 pages)
5. Mail Reference Forms (need 3 separate personal references)
6 4-H Project Area List (2 pages)
7. Volunteer Selection Process chart
8. "Thank you for your interest" letter from MSU Extension 4-H
Link to Michigan 4-H Youth Development website
