4-H Volunteer Training and Resources

Training is conducted at Local, State and Rgional levels. New 4-H volunteers receive a general orientation, and depending on each local 4-H office, meetings will be held several times a year to help new leaders. The Connecticut 4-H Volunteer Conference is held every other year at the State level, and there is a Regional 4-H Volunteer Forum. Just as we recognize the efforts of youth, the UConn 4-H Program recognizes and acknowledges its volunteers for their efforts at the Local, State and National level.

Volunteer Resources

  • Becoming a Volunteer of Record with UConn Extension 4-H
  • University of Connecticut Background Check Form - The 4-H volunteer screening process is now completed online.
  • Health Form
  • Instructions to Access: 
    • UConn Minor Protection Training - Z Suite Enrollment System
    • How to Re-enroll in Z Suite
    • Creating a New Account
    • UConn 4-H Chaperon Guidelines
  • Can all be found on our Forms Page

Fact Sheets

  • See the full library of our helpful fact sheets by visiting our Forms Page

Volunteer Awards

UConn 4-H is honored to recognize outstanding Volunteers each year through a number of awards. Volunteer nomination forms are due July 1st to your County Office and can be found on the Forms Page.

State Awards:

  • 4-H Leadership Award
  • Meritorious Service to 4-H Award
  • 4-H Alumni Award
  • UConn 4-H Hall of Fame
  • UConn 4-H Rising Star

National Awards: