4-H Volunteer Training and Resources

Training and Recognition

Training is conducted at local, state and regional 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.

Getting Started

  • Decide that you want to volunteer with youth.
  • Contact your local 4-H Educator to discuss your interests and time commitments here is a list of local 4-H contacts.
  • Visit the Z Suite Enrollment System to enroll in UConn 4-H as a volunteer https://4h.zsuite.org/.
  • Upon completion of enrollment in the Z Suite system, references will be contacted and a background check will be conducted by the UConn Human Resources Department.
  • Once approved as a 4-H volunteer, you will receive an orientation about 4-H and being an effective volunteer.
  • Begin your journey as a 4-H volunteer helping youth to Make the Best Better.

Resources

  • Becoming a Volunteer of Record with UConn Extension 4-H
  • 4-H Volunteer Handbook
  • University of Connecticut Background Check Form - The 4-H volunteer screening process is now completed online. Please check with your local 4-H educator about the process.  Please do not send completed forms to UConn.
  • 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

4-H kids at NASA rocket

girls carrying boxes of milk

girl showing Jersey heifer in 4-H show

four boys with their 4-H robotics project