4-H Volunteer and Club Resources

Who are 4-H Volunteers?

4-H volunteers are community members, parents, and 4-H alum who want to make a difference in the lives of 4-H youth. They are leaders and role models. If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, complete the application below and return to the Portage County Extension Office.

Application to become a NEW 4-H Volunteer (Can only be submitted between Nov 1. - Feb. 1. of each program year)

Volunteer Standards of Behavior

Ohio 4-H Volunteer Resources


4-H Advisor and Club Resources

Club Advisor Deadlines Calendar 2026

NEW Aeschliman Club Support Application - Due June 1

Ohio 4-H Advisor Handbook

Making the Best 4-H Clubs Better

Ohio 4-H Social Media Guidelines

Winning 4-H Plan (Special Needs Accommodations)


4-H Club Forms

Club Charter Checklist (due Jan. 31)

Yearly Club Financial Summary Information (due Jan. 31)

Club Equipment Inventory Log (due Jan. 31)

Secretary Book Evaluation - (due Jan. 31)  (Optional: Honor Club)

Treasurer Book Evaluation - (due Jan. 31) (Optional: Honor Club)

Scrapbook/Historian Evaluation - (due Jan. 31)  (Optional: Honor Club)

Honor Club Form  - (due March 1) Optional for all Clubs

Fee Collection and Member Form - (due April 1) 

 

Club Officer Resources

 

Club By-Laws Template

Club Constitution

 

4-H Member Insurance Opportunity

Accident Incident Report - for any injury or incident related to 4-H

Sample Emergency Action Plan to use for Clubs

Benefit Committee Request Form

4-H Group Tax Exemption Authorization Form

Project change/correction form for use through April 1


Committee and Fair Resources 

Yearly Financials, Proposed Rules, Committee Officers, Committee Members, and Meetings dates/times/locations are required each year. January 31st

Email to Noyes-johnson.1@osu.edu

 

 

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