New Adult Volunteers

Individuals expressing interest in becoming a 4-H Adult volunteer must:

1) Schedule an interview with Rebecca Wilkins, the 4-H Youth Development Educator

2) Visit the Purdue Extension Office in Harrison County to complete the paper application and screening process:

1. Clearance through the national and state sex and violent offender registries
2. 3 letters recommendations from references returned to the office

3) Complete the Minor Safety Training (details below)

4) Complete 4HOnline.com enrollment process (instructions found here)

Minor Safety Training

Operating Procedures for Programs Involving Minors

ALL Adult Volunteers MUST be up to date with their Minor Safety Training. As representatives of Purdue University, both paid staff and volunteers, we all have the responsibility to ensure the well-being of the youth in our programs. The training must be renewed every 24 months. To take this training online, go to puext.in/VolTrain19_20. There will also be a in-person training available, but it must be completed in order for one to be an approved volunteer.

The next In Person Youth Safety Training will be January 14th at the Harrison County Extension Office. Call Rebecca at (812)738-4236 with any questions.

Volunteer Training Series

February 4th at 6:30 PM at the Extension Office- Healthy Living with guest speakers: 4-H Youth Development Educators Katie Whiteford and Megan Voyles

February 18th at the Extension Office- Civic Engagement

Volunteer Opportunities

How YOU can help Harrison County 4-H as a volunteer!

Interested in different ways of helping out the Harrison County 4-H Program? There are many roles an adult volunteer can take on that are highly valued in our community. The Harrison County 4-H Program is in need of members to serve on different committees. If you’re wondering how you can help and become a member, here is a list of all of the committees:

• Budget and Finance Committee
• Facilities Committee
• Awards Committee
• Promotion Committee
• Leader Training Committee
• Livestock Advisory Committee
• Horse & Pony Advisory Committee
• Auction Committee
• Programs Committee

 Other adult volunteer opportunities include:

• Coaching
• Career Development Events
• Chaperoning State Events
• Providing Workshops
• Becoming a Project Superintendent during the fair
• Start a Spark Club
• Event Planning

 Want to Learn More?

Contact Rebecca Wilkins, 4-H Youth Development Educator

Purdue Extension - Harrison County

812-738-4236

wilkins33@purdue.edu

247 Atwood Street, Corydon, IN 47112