4-H Volunteer Information
Oneida County 4-H Volunteers
ATTENTION CURRENT/FUTURE VOLUNTEERS: We would love to hear about your programming efforts; your success and learning curves; your upcoming events and activities; and we would love to see photos of the fun, educational experiences of your participants. Click on the button “Newsletter Update Form” to submit your updates! Thank you!
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 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.
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 three 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 – 30-45 minutes, one-time training, online or offline.
- Building Safe Spaces – 45 minutes, one-time training (with a 2-year refresher), online or offline.
- Supporting You, Supporting Youth (Title IX) – 10-15 minutes, annually, online or offline.
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 (2.5 hours online).
Health coordinators are required to complete the Basic Medication Administration training (30 minutes online).
IMPORTANT: When taking the trainings online, you are not 100% done with the training until you enter your name, email, and county at the bottom of the last page and click SUBMIT.
For other available trainings, visit Wisconsin 4-H .
Recognizing Oneida County 4-H volunteers!
Need an Accommodation?
Accessibility is important to Extension Oneida County. UW-Madison’s Division of Extension is committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and equitable experience for all program participants. In partnership with the McBurney Disability Resource Center at UW-Madison, the division evaluates and responds to requests for disability accommodation(s), in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more online here or email jyoung43@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 to learn more.
Need Language Access?
Accessibility is important to Extension Oneida County. UW-Madison’s Division of Extension offers translation, interpretation, and content review services. Please email jyoung43@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750 to request language accommodations.
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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