Program Volunteer Needed

Volunteer & Support

Why Volunteer?

Volunteer leaders are a crucial part of the growth and execution of our programs. Our leaders have the opportunity to assist in a variety of ways. Volunteer leaders must be at least 18 years of age, agree to be properly trained, and abide by the Georgia Volunteer Guidelines if selected. We always need volunteers or mentors to lead and support our Extension programming. Volunteers or mentors are encouraged to lead specialty clubs in which they have personal interests (for example, tending horses, chef cooking, crafting, sewing, archery, gardening, career fields, or public services officials. Once you have completed the screen application with two references. All responses will be kept confidential. The goal is to provide a safe environment that encourages positive youth development. As an applicant, you will receive an email from Accurate Background (a third-party screening company).  Please check your junk or spam email folder from this third-party vendor and follow the instructions on accessing a secured portal. By doing this, you are giving your consent to a background check. There is a 10-day period to have this completed and receive confirmation. You are required to pass the background check and references received, you will be sent through an email address provided with a link inviting you to complete the online training “Georgia 4-H: Working with Youth … Managing Risk assessment” You must pass with a score of 100 points. If your score is less than 100 points, you will need to complete the testing component again until a score of 100 has been reached. Once completed you will receive an official welcome letter to volunteer with Georgia 4-H Youth Program with Clayton County. We thank you for completing the application form and for sharing your interest in volunteering and being a mentor with our 4-H youth. If you have any questions, you can reach our office at 770-473-3945.

How to Get Involved

All volunteers are asked to complete an application and go through a screening process.  This application and process has been created to protect the volunteers and all the people that are involved.

Supervising is defined as an adult who directs a youth’s (other than their personal child’s) behavior during an activity or event.  All adults with supervisory roles must be screened. UGA Cooperative Extension employees have been screened through the employment process.  See Volunteer Types for explanation of various levels of certification and screening.  To start the volunteer process contact the Clayton County Extension Office.

Volunteer Types

Handbook For Screened Adults Working With Youth

Requirements:
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Volunteers working with youth must complete a Volunteer Application,  Volunteer Application (Spanish) and Adult Behavior Guidelines,  supply 3 Character Reference Form, non-related references, pass a background check, and complete the online training Georgia 4-H: Working with Youth…Managing Risk

Service Guide:

• Roles and Requirements at 4-H events (supplement to the overview of Volunteer Policies)