Applying to Volunteer with 4-H
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Sandusky County 4-H Program! Please CLICK HERE to learn more about volunteering.
Resources for Current 4-H Volunteers
2026 Training
In-person training for all returning volunteers has been completed for 2026.
Online Training Options
- The following modules are due no later than April 1, 2026.
- County Updates and Competency Training - http://go.osu.edu/sc4h26vt
- OSU Youth Activities and Programs Policy Training - https://go.osu.edu/YAP
- Food Safety Training - http://go.osu.edu/4hfoodservice
- Required for all volunteers helping in the milkshake stand or with other food service events.
- Due July 1st for the Milkshake Stand, or at least two weeks before any other food service events (not counting bake sales), whichever comes first.
- This class does require you to make an account and register with a code.
- Instructions can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/4hfoodservice
Resources From Training
- Club Volunteer Training Presentation
- Shooting Sports Volunteer Presentation
- Ohio 4-H Winning Plan
Other Resources and forms
2026 Volunteer Update - January
Enrollment Instructions for Returning Volunteers
Year End Financial Summary Form (required for all clubs)
Club Charter and Information Form (required for all clubs continuing in 2026)
Enrollment Information and help Sheets (for families)
BCI Fingerprint Rescreening Instructions
2026 Membership Across County Lines Application
Members are expected to participate in their county of residence. However, Ohio 4-H recognizes that there are some cirumstances in which membership in a county other than where one lives is a practical and reasonable request. This file includes the policy for those requests and the application for requesting memebrship across county lines.
Helpful Files and Links
Working with Families
A Parent's Guide - This two-page resource provides basic information and expectation about the 4-H Program, including a parent's role, the advisor's role, the cost of participating in 4-H and who to contact for help as needed.
New Family Check List - A helpful tool to ensure every new family gets the information they need to get off to a great start with 4-H and your club.
The Role of Parents and Family - This one-page document outlines the basic responsibilties of parents in the 4-H Program.
Peer Mentoring Tip Sheet - Helpful information for formal mentoring relationships between club members
Icebreakers and recreation resources
Blue Ribbon Games and Activities (Kansas 4-H)
Icebreakers and Recreation (Wisconsin 4-H)
Group-Building Ideas for 4-H Club & Group Meetings (Michigan 4-H)
Goal Setting Resources and Activities
Using the 4-H Pledge to Create Smart Goals - an in depth worksheet on creating great goals using the 4-H Pledge
Setting 4-H Goals - A simple one page goal setting resource
Ohio 4-H Policies and Resources
Occassional Quantity Cook Training - Required for clubs preparing food for sale or give-away (excludes bake-sales). At least one volunteer must complete training and remain present during the event.
Ohio 4-H Club Management Policies and Procedures - A comprehensive list of policies and links to forms, including sample permission forms, financial fact-sheets, IRS guidelines and more.
Ohio 4-H Volunteer Handbook - Policies, Guidelines and other resources for 4-H Volunteers
Ohio State Fair 4-H Guidebook - Ohio State Fair requirements for all non-livestock projects. Please note that youth must be selected for participation in most classes through county judging.