Shooting Sports
We encourage adults to become Certified 4-H Volunteers and take that even further to become Certified 4-H SAFE Coach. SAFE stands for “Shooting Awareness, Fun, and Education”.
Background screening MUST be completed before any training. The screening process takes time.
To become a 4-H Volunteer: Meet the volunteer screening requirements of the University of Georgia which includes filling out an application with the local county office, submitting references, and undergoing a background check conducted by the University.
background screening is required with character references, watch the Risk Management Training video and answer questions at the end (RMT must be completed yearly). Volunteers must also complete Chaperone Training if they plan to be a group leaders or accompany youth on overnight trips.
To become a Project S.A.F.E Volunteer: same above requirements as a volunteer plus a two-day Certified Coach Training at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Training consists of 9 hours of discipline training( Archery, Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun) and 4 hours of youth development training that includes working with youth, chartering your 4-H Club, and Risk Management. A $100 deposit is required for the 4-H Office to register you for the class. After attending the training, you will get your deposit back. 4-H fundraisers will pay for the training. There will be housing available in cabins at Rock Eagle for no extra charge.
Project S.A.F.E. Volunteers Must
*Meet the University of Georgia's volunteer screening requirements, including filling out an application with the local county office, submitting references, and undergoing a background check conducted by the University.
*Volunteers must also complete Chaperone Training if they plan to be a group leader or accompany youth on overnight trips. Chaperone Training is completed during the State SAFE Certified Coaches training.
*To lead SAFE (Shooting Sports Programs) leaders must attend Certified Coaches Training. These are held three times a year at Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Friday Evening-Sunday Morning). Interested adult leaders that would like to work with SAFE programs are registered for the state-level training through their county offices.
*Certified Coach Training
To lead SAFE (Shooting Sports Programs) or accompany youth on overnight trips, volunteers must attend a Certified Coaches Training Course. These are held three times a year at Rock Eagle 4-H Center (Friday Evening-Sunday Morning). Interested adult leaders that would like to work with SAFE programs are registered for the state-level training through their county offices. The training is designed to help coaches establish and conduct 4-H youth development programs related to Target Sports.