Become a Volunteer
ENROLLMENT - REQUIRED YEARLY
All 4-H volunteers will enroll in 4-H through 4Honline at 4honline.com. 4Honline is a web-based enrollment system that will allow volunteers to enroll in 4-H on their personal computer or mobile device. You'll be able to complete all of the information necessary to enroll in 4-H online, including 4-H code of conduct forms and health forms. Enrollment opens every year in October. It is strongly suggested to enroll as early as possible; however, the deadline to enroll/re-enroll is June 15. For more information about enrollment, click HERE.
BACKGROUND SCREENING - REQUIRED 2025 AND INITIALLY, THEN EVERY 5 YEARS THEREAFTER
For the safety of our youth and volunteers, all DIRECT volunteers (those enrolling in 4Honline, who are working directly with youth as club leaders, workshop leaders, shooting sports instructors, or other project area instructors) are required to complete a background screening process at their initial time of enrollment, then every five years thereafter. In 2025, Nebraska 4-H switched to a new screening company, so all enrolled volunteers must be screened as a part of their 2025 volunteer enrollment. The volunteer screening process is built into the 4-H enrollment process through 4Honline. The volunteer enrollment can not and will not be approved until the screening is complete.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - REQUIRED INITIALLY, THEN EVERY 5 YEARS THEREAFTER
All new DIRECT volunteers and volunteers reaching the five year screening window will be required to complete a volunteer orientation. Information on volunteer orientation can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/volunteers/orientation.
4-H Policies & Procedures
The 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook is an established set of rules, recommended guidelines and implementation procedures for 4-H professionals to utilize as they provide leadership for 4-H Youth Development work and programming at various levels within the organization. Throughout this document, the words Cooperative Extension are used when quoting Extension policy and legislation at the federal level. When federal language is used in this document, it is copied verbatim from the 4-H National Headquarters, NIFA, USDA web site.
Volunteer Scholarships
ADULT RICHARDSON COUNTY 4-H BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
The Adult Richardson County 4-H Booster Scholarship is to be used for leadership or volunteer training (including Shooting Sports Certification Workshops) or other volunteer related expenses incurred for volunteering within the 4-H program in Richardson County. Scholarships are awarded accordingly: up to three scholarships at $60 each, two scholarships at $90 each, or one scholarship at $100; for the scholarship period. Scholarship recipients will write a brief summary to the Secretary of the 4-H Council or verbally report their experience to the 4-H Council at a scheduled meeting, to be considered for the scholarship. The Adult Richardson County 4-H Booster Scholarship is due April 15 of the current year.
Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Resources
Nebraska 4-H invites you to make a difference in the life of a young person, by volunteering for the 4-H program. 4-H is known for hands-on learning experiences and helping youth build confidence and practical life skills. Nebraska 4-H offers a wide variety of involvement opportunities for adult volunteers, from a one-time event or program to a multi-year experience.
This information is intended to build the capacity of Nebraska 4-H volunteers to engage youth, using positive youth development.
Judging at Local Fairs
INTERESTED IN JUDGING?
Adults interested in judging county and state 4-H projects, including live animal shows, static exhibits, and contests are invited to complete the Judges Sign Up Form - located on the Nebraska 4-H website.