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 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.