2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario

PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS
1.
APPLICATION. Go to www.4-hontario.ca/join and fill out the New Volunteer
Application Form online. You must be at least 18 years of age. The application
will be received by 4-H Ontario staff and your local 4-H Association Volunteer
Screening contact.
2.
PROCESSING. You will receive an email confirming your electronic application
has been received. You’ll also receive a phone call from your local Coordinator,
Volunteer Support, who is a 4-H Ontario staffer. They’ll answer any questions
you may have and explain the process of becoming a 4-H Volunteer. The 4-H
Ontario office staff will mail you a Police Check request package. It will detail
the steps you need to go through to complete the required Police Check.
3.
ORIENTATION. Next you’ll attend a 4-H Ontario New Volunteer Orientation.
The Orientation takes about three hours and is facilitated by your local
Coordinator, Volunteer Support. The session will teach you the basics of
4-H and you’ll get to know some fellow 4-H Volunteers.
4.
SCREENING. You will be contacted by your local 4-H Association Volunteer
Screening Contact who will conduct an interview and reference checks. Your
local Association will then send a volunteer recommendation to the provincial
4-H Ontario office.
5.
FINALIZATION. Once the approved association recommendation and an
acceptable Police Check is received, 4-H Ontario staff finalize Volunteer status.
You will receive written notification from 4-H Ontario staff congratulating you on
completing the process of becoming a 4-H Volunteer!
6.
WELCOME! You will be mailed a 4-H Ontario participant card with a www.4-
Hontario.ca login to access club project materials and support resources.
FYI: This process should take about three months.
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