There is no specific age requirement to be a 4-H Volunteer. Youth Volunteers, with the emotional maturity and leadership ability necessary to function in a volunteer role, are important partners in Ohio 4-H programs. Ohio 4-H works with a variety of individuals, with differing interests, skills and abilities, as 4-H volunteers.
This program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with…
Coordinate a series of multiple related fund raising events or a fund raising campaign like candy and/or candle sales, etc. This includes selecting the location, reserving the location, obtaining labor, advertising the events, and collecting proceeds.
Work one-on-one with a special needs child during the week of camp.
Coordinate a single fund raising event. This includes selecting the location, reserving the location, obtaining labor, advertising the event, and collecting proceeds.
Assist in faxing, copying, mailing, and organizing flyers, press releases, volunteer records, and camper records.
Move equipment and supplies to and from events and working during an event.
Training volunteers. This includes studying the training material, disseminating the material to volunteers in a “public forum” format, and ensuring the volunteers understand the material.
Coordinate training sessions at satellite locations. This includes selecting a location, reserving the location, obtaining a trainer, advertising the session, and delivering the meeting minutes.
Assist in construction of and improvements to facilities, assist in maintenance of equipment, assist in development of public relations content (web site, flyers, etc.).