4-H Volunteer Information
Oneida County 4-H Volunteers
Are you a caring adult with a special interest or hobby you’d love to share with young people in our community? Oneida County 4-H wants to hear from you!
We are always looking for enthusiastic and supportive adults to help lead youth programs and activities. As a 4-H volunteer, you won’t be doing it alone – you’ll be a part of a strong, encouraging network that supports you every step of the way.
Join nearly 15,000 adult and youth volunteers across Wisconsin who are making a difference through 4-H. Whether it’s art, science, gardening, technology, or anything in between! Contact Anne Williams at apwilliams@wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750.
Volunteer Requirements
Anyone age 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
Volunteering is a very important role that comes with the responsibility to keep youth safe while in our programming. The annual training for volunteers will provide strategies and best practices for keeping both youth and volunteers safe.
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!
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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