4-H Volunteer and Club Resources
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
4-H Advisor and Club Resources
Club Advisor Deadlines Calendar 2026
NEW Aeschliman Club Support Application - Due June 1
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)
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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