UGA Cooperative Extension

Spalding County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development
Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with 4-H!!!! Through 4-H there are many opportunities for parents and other adults in the community to work with youth, from coaching a judging team, to going to summer camp as an adult leader, to chaperoning an entire group at an event.

Volunteers are a welcome addition to our 4-H family, and we are always looking for good volunteers to help with our various programs. If you can help, please follow the steps below.

Volunteer Chaperone/Leader Requirements:

All adults supervising youth in Extension service programming must complete the following requirements.

• Complete and return an application.
• Provide three positive written references (with addresses).
• Complete the Motor Vehicle Check.
• Participate in event orientation, (if applicable).
• Complete agreement form.

All leaders chaperoning youth overnight must complete the 4-H Certified Overnight Chaperone training program. The program requirements include:

• Complete the above listed screening requirements.
• View 4-H Certified Overnight Chaperon Training Video.
• Read the Overnight Chaperone Handbook.
• Watch the Overnight Chaperone Training videos - scroll to the bottom of the page and there are six sections that you will need to view.

• Certified Overnight Chaperone Agreement completed; signed by trainer & leader.

Contact

For more information about Spalding County 4-H Youth Development programs, contact Cherry Hovatter at hovatter@uga.edu or (770) 467-4225.

Visit the Georgia 4-H Web site.