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Volunteer Information

Become a 4-H Volunteer!

Volunteers throughout Georgia support our mission of assisting youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing citizens.  From serving as a chaperone at 4-H Summer Camp to leading a special interest team, 4-H offers a variety of opportunities for volunteer service in youth development programming. 

If you would like to know more, please contact our office at 478.934.3220 or uge2023@uga.edu.


Risk Management Policies & Procedures for Adults Working with Youth

Overview of Volunteer Policies

Volunteer Screening Application

Volunteer Agreement

Reference Check Form

Incident Reports

Guidelines for College Age Volunteers at 4-H Events and Activities

UGA Background Investigation and MVR Procedures

The Handbook for Screened Adults

An Online Risk Management Training - MUST be completed before beginning work as a volunteer.  The volunteer will be directed to  online training following state approval of application, agreements and references.