Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? We are always searching for adults who want to share their time and talents with our members! New volunteers receive a comprehensive orientation and training specific to their role. No prior knowledge or experience is required. You can work with children or adults, serve on the Jackson County 4-H Association, start a new club, teach project classes, organize an event, or help the general 4-H program. There are short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities available. Discover how you can become involved and make a difference for the youth in your community!

Please contact the Jackson County 4-H Office (541-776-7371 Ext. 205) to learn about the different ways you can get involved.

New Volunteers

New Volunteer Interest Form: The first step to getting involved with 4-H for any adults who want to volunteer is to fill out this form! Once you fill it out, we'll get back to you shortly.
New Volunteer Instructions: This welcome letter outlines step-by-step instructions for new volunteers to begin their journey with 4-H!
New Volunteer Application Form: This form must be fully filled out by all prospective volunteers and submitted as soon as possible to get the process started.

Enrollment

Returning Volunteer Enrollment Site: This is where volunteers must complete their enrollment each year between October 1st-December 31st. New or prospective volunteers should not enroll here until instructed by 4-H staff.
Online Annual Club Registration Form (highly preferred): Used by main leader to re-register the club for the upcoming 4-H year. Due to the Extension office September 1.
Annual Club Registration Form: Paper form. Used by main leader to re-register the club for the upcoming 4-H year. Due to the Extension office September 1. The other, online version is preferred.
Superintendent Application: Use this form to apply to be a project area superintendent for 4-H.
Club Enrollment Fee Worksheet: For clubs which pay their member's enrollment fees out of the club treasury. Leaders should take this form with payment to the Extension Office.
Financial Assistance Request Form: The Jackson County 4-H Association is committed to having no financial barriers between youth and the 4-H Youth Development Program. This application is for members needing financial assistance for enrollment or other 4-H activities.
Jackson County 4-H Enrollment Policies: This is the policy document for all Jackson County 4-H Enrollment.

Club Finances

Club Annual Financial Statement: Club Annual Financial Statement. Please have completed form in to the office by September 15.
Club Materials and Equipment Inventory: Please have completed form to the Extension office by September 15.
Club Financial Peer Review Form: This form should be completed each year and filed with the club/unit copy of the annual financial summary. The Peer Review Committee may set up a timetable for any corrections that need to be made and review the books for compliance on that date.
Club Fundraising Worksheet: This worksheet will help club members organize their fundraiser. This is for club use only.
Club Request to Conduct Fundraising: This form needs to be turned in to 4-H Educator for approval 3 weeks before fundraising event.
Club Payment Approval Reimbursement: Use this form if you made a purchase and need a club reimbursement.
Club Treasurer's Handbook: Supports and gives information on best practices for the club treasurer.
Club Treasury Ledger Template: This template to be used for your club treasurer.
National Fundraising Fact Sheet: This fact sheet from National 4-H outlines policies and best practices for club fundraising.
Donor Thank You and Receipt: This is the form 4-H members and leaders can give to donors as a thank you and for tax records.

Additional Resources

4-H Graphic Standards and Styleguide: 4-H Graphic Standards Guide, including usage of the Clover and color pallete
Standards of Behavior for Adults: This document outlines the standards of behavior for all adults (employees, volunteers, and parents) working with minors in 4-H.
4-H Youth Code of Conduct: Club leaders should keep a signed copy from each club member on file.
Adult Volunteer 4-H Camp Application: Application for Adult helping at camp
Jackson County 4-H Ag & Animal Project Funding Request: These funds have been designated for Agriculture related education. These funds are available due to the Grange Co-op Round Up for Ag Program.
Jackson County 4-H Mini-Grant Application: 4-H Mini-grants are a great opportunity to learn how to apply for a scholarship. These funds can help support your 4-H club in buying new equipment or support a new project.
Variance Request Jackson 4-H: Use this form if you are asking 4-H to make an exception to an established rule or deadline; for example, if you missed the 4-H enrollment deadline.
4-H Deadlines: This contains the deadlines for this 4-H program year.

Volunteer Education

4-H Expressive Arts & Fiber Arts Project Leader Workshop (Nov.2021): Recording of virtual Art & Fiber Arts project workshop. Information and examples of Art and Fiber Arts projects, ideas for meetings and project development as well as how different items 'fit' into the 4-H County and State Fair classes. (01:55)
4-H Thriving Model: The 4-H Thriving Model is the theory of change for positive youth development in 4-H.
Cloverbud Leader Training: Online Training Module
Developmental Relationships Tip Sheet for Oregon 4-H: Developmental Relationships Tip Sheet for Oregon 4-H
Fall 2022 All-Leaders Update Recording: This is a recording of the all-leaders update held in September, 2022, holding updates about the program.

4-H Emblem & Style Guidelines

4-H Name and Emblem: This resource contains important guidelines for using the 4-H name and emblem. If you want to become an authorized user of the 4-H name and emblem for your 4-H club, please review this resource for application criteria and information.
4-H Graphic Standards and Styleguide: 4-H Graphic Standards Guide, including usage of the Clover and color pallete

For Logo Permission, Email 4-H Educator

OSU Extension Service

Jackson County 4-H