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Annual Volunteer Training
The Ohio State university and Ohio 4-H has requirements for ALL Volunteers.
Yearly Volunteer Training Requirements (2-hour min.)
- County Updates (1 Hr.)
- Youth Activities & Program Policy (formerly known as Policy. 1.50) (approx. 25 mins)
- Competency Training – (30 mins)
All volunteers must complete an in-person training.
Returning Volunteers must complete one of the below 2 hour sessions of annual training. These two hours include a 30 minute competency. Volunteers may choose the competency that fits their volunteer needs. Cloverbud volunteer training is offered as a competency. Training also includes 30 minutes of Youth Activity and Program Policy and 1 hour of county updates.
New Volunteer Applicants must complete one of the 2 hour sessions of annual training plus 1 hour of New Volunteer Orientation.
All trainings will take place in the Huron County Administration Building, Basement Meeting Room. Click here for pdf to print
Tuesday, January 6th 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Positive Youth Development, Youth Activity and Program Policy Training, and County Updates
Saturday, January 10th 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Positive Youth Development or Cloverbuds (offered as a breakout room during the competency
portion), Youth Activity and Program Policy Training, and County Updates
New Volunteer Orientation 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 22nd 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Interpersonal Characteristics, Youth Activity and Program Policy Training, and County Updates
Wednesday, February 4th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Interpersonal Characteristics, Youth Activity and Program Policy Training, and County Updates
All Volunteer Training Must be completed, or you will be removed as a Huron County 4-H Volunteer for the 2026 year and will have to reapply
and get a new background check to return. If you do not plan toreturn as a volunteer in 2026 please notify the Extension Office.
New Volunteers
All new 4-H volunteers must complete the approval process before beginning their volunteer service. 4-H volunteers include club advisors, Junior Fair superintendents and others who might have “care, custody or control” of 4-H members.
Huron County 4-H will accept new volunteers from November 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026. New volunteers must have everything completed by January 15, 2026. January 15, 2026 the perspective volunteer will have to wait until November 1, 2026, to apply and go through the process. This process includes
- New Volunteer Application
- Review References on Application
- Interview with 4-H Educator
- Fingerprint Background Check
- Attend New Volunteer Training
- Attend Annual Volunteer Training
- Receiving denial or approval letter
To start the new volunteer process please fill out a new volunteer application:
https://go.osu.edu/huroncountynewvolunteerapplication
Occasional Quantity Cooks Online Volunteer Training
Ohio State University Extension provides training for Extension volunteers and employees who provide leadership to the preparation and/or service of food at sponsored events. Occasional Quantity Cooks training materials are designed to raise your awareness and increase your knowledge regarding food safety.
DESCRIPTION
This training will help you prepare as you plan for, prepare and deliver food for a one time event in your county. When engaged in programs/activities that include food preparation and/or service, Ohio State University Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers must follow local and state food preparation and service guidelines (when applicable); adhere to appropriate licensing procedures; and be knowledgeable of food safety guidelines. Earning a 70% or higher in the course is required to receive a certificate of completion. Don't forget to print a copy of your certificate and give it to your County Educator as verification that you have completed this training.
OBJECTIVES
Students will learn basic practices for handling food safely, including good personal hygiene, preventing cross contamination, time and temperature abuse and proper cleaning and sanitizing.
DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS THE OCCASIONAL QUANTITY COOKS ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Please click here for directions to access the Occasional Quantity Cooks Online Volunteer Training.
Ohio 4-H Conference
For 2026 Ohio 4-H Conference Information, please see Forms and Applications tab under 4-H Youth Development.