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

Fact Sheets

• 4-H Funding
• 4-H Project Areas
• Challenging Personalities
• Communication
• History of 4-H
• Parent Do's and Don'ts
• Special Needs and Diversity
• The 4-H Volunteer
• Understanding 4-H Judging
• Ages and Stages
• Explorers
• Program Planning
• Virtual Meeting Games
• Procedures for Handling Funds
• 4-H Organization Chart
• 4-H County Fairs Fact Sheet
• 4-H Extension Branding Guidelines