4-H Volunteer Information
Oneida County 4-H Volunteers
Are you a caring adult with a special interest or hobby that you would love to share with youth in your local community? If so, we are searching for your expertise here at Oneida County 4-H! We continuously seek supportive adults to help lead programs through 4-H! The best part is that you as the volunteer will have an entire support system backing you every step of the way! If you are interested in joining the nearly 15,000 adult and youth volunteers in Wisconsin for this unique opportunity, contact our 4-H Educator, Anne Williams.
We are currently seeking a Youth Fiber Arts Adult Mentor, Young Leaders Group Adult Mentor, and Beginner Level Youth Chess Adult Mentor.
Beginner Level Youth Chess Adult Mentor
Location: Public location near where the volunteer lives, such as a school, library, town hall, or community center.
Volunteer Description: A caring adult to mentor between 4-10 youth in grades 3-8 who are new to chess or beginners. This person would provide instruction on the basics of chess, such as the general rules, how pieces move, strategies, and how to get checkmate. Then, youth will have time to play against each other and ask questions. The volunteer will get to choose the day of the week that works best for them and our office will arrange for a public space that works best for the volunteer.
1 hour per week or every other week.
Summer: Whatever time and day the volunteer has available for as many weeks as the volunteer would like to lead.
School Year: Anytime between 3:30-6:30 p.m. any week day or between 1-3:30 p.m. Sundays for as many weeks as the volunteer would like to volunteer.
Young Leaders Group Adult Mentor
Location: A public space in Rhinelander (Nicolet College or a church).
Volunteer Description: A caring adult is needed to help mentor a group of 3-10 youth in grades 5-9 as they gather on a regular basis to plan a program for youth in grades K-2,, and plan at least one way they can help a person or place in their community. This is a great opportunity for youth to gain communication and leadership skills, while also having fun, along the way! 4-H staff will help with all of the planning and logistics of this program. We just need a caring adult who would enjoy helping guide youth in their leadership journey as they meet regularly.
1.5 hours every two weeks or 1.5 hours once per month.
Summer Months: Whatever time and day of the week works best for the volunteer.
School year: Anytime between 5-7 p.m. on a week day or between 1-3:30 p.m. Sundays.
Youth Fiber Arts Adult Mentor
Location: Old School Arts & Learning Center, Riverview Hall, 903 Boyce Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Volunteer Description: We are looking for a caring adult who can help mentor between 4-10 youth in grades 3-12 learn how to do spinning, weaving, knitting and crocheting, sewing, or stitching. Old School Arts Center has the tools and materials for this, but we are in need of an adult who can show the youth how to do these skills.
1.5 hours per week or every other week or per month.
Summer Months: Any time and day the volunteer is available.
School Year: Between 3:30-6:30 p.m. on a week day or between 1-3:30 p.m. Sundays.
Contact: Anne Williams, apwilliams@wisc.edu , 715-365-2750
Volunteer Requirements
Anyone ages 19 or older can volunteer for Oneida County 4-H!
If you care about young people and wish to make a difference in their lives, this is for you!
If you are passionate about making an impact in the community, this is for you!
You do NOT have to be a parent, guardian, or expert to volunteer!
Benefits of Volunteering
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation!
Build up your own skills as you help youth build theirs!
Receive training and support!
Grow your community networks!
Gain a sense of pride knowing you made a big impact in the lives of youth and adults in your community!
Steps to Become a Certified 4-H Volunteer
1. Sign Up to Volunteer
You can sign up by phone, email, mail, or online:
We can enroll you as a volunteer over the phone, just give us a call at 715-365-2750.
Download the enrollment form (green button below); fill out the fillable form and email it to apwilliams@wisc.edu.
Download the enrollment form (green button below); print and complete, then mail to: UW-Extension Oneida County (Oneida County 4-H), PO Box 518, Rhinelander, WI 54501.
Or you can enroll online as a 4-H volunteer!
2. Complete a Background Check
Once you have signed up, you will need to complete the steps that allow us to do a background check. The process is simple! After your enrollment is completed, our third-party provider, HireRight, will send you an email asking for permission to run a basic background check. This service is FREE to you.
3. Complete Required Trainings
There are four trainings that are required for new volunteers – you can either schedule to do them all at once during an in-person training session, or you can complete them online on your own.
- Grow Green – 30-40 minutes, one-time training
- Mandated Reporter – 45 minutes, one-time training
- Building Safe Spaces – 45 minutes, one-time training (with a 2 year refresher)
- Supporting You, Supporting Youth (Title IX) – 10-15 minutes, annually
If you would like to become a certified volunteer that chaperones overnight experiences, you will also need to complete the Supporting Youth Mental Health training.
For other available trainings, visit Wisconsin 4-H .
Recognizing Oneida County 4-H volunteers!
Questions? Need clarification? Contact Oneida County 4-H Staff:
Anne Williams, Oneida County UW-Extension 4-H Program Educator
Phone: 715-365-2750 Email: apwilliams@wisc.edu
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