Volunteer Enrollment
Volunteer Enrollment
Adult volunteers are essential to the 4-H program and they contribute their time in a variety of ways. They help youth learn and practice skills such as problem solving, decision making, and communicating – skills crucial for their success in school, careers, and communities. Volunteers have fun while making a positive impact on the youth in Waukesha County.
All volunteers must enroll annually for the 4-H year which runs September 1 through August 31.
Step One: Review the Volunteer Role Descriptions
There are six different volunteer roles within 4-H. Volunteers may serve in multiple roles. Review each role below:
Step Two: Enroll/Re-enroll in Extension Waukesha County 4-H using 4-H Online
4-H is proud of being a proactive, youth-serving organization with an excellent reputation for providing a healthy and safe environment for its members. All 4-H active volunteers must complete the Volunteer Application Form on 4-H Online. Click below to be taken directly to 4-H Online or click on the resources button for more information. For project leaders, please select if you are a club or countywide leader and include the project in 4-H Online.
Step Three: Complete Screening/Trainings
Below is a list of the required screening and trainings for all volunteers. You can take the trainings by clicking on the buttons below or from your profile in 4-H Online in the Training Tab.
- Background Check – A successful background check is mandatory for all volunteers. UW-Madison Division of Extension’s background check vendor is HireRight. Volunteers receive an email with a link to complete the background check directly from HireRight. This screening is required for all new volunteers and every two years thereafter.
- Grow Green Orientation Training – The UW-Madison Division of Extension Grow Green Orientation is for all NEW volunteers. Grow Green is an interactive training program that includes an overview of Extension, volunteer roles, and responsibilities, best practices when working with youth, and resources available to volunteers. Use the Grow Green button access the online training. This training is required for all new volunteers and takes 30 minutes.
- Building Safe Spaces Training – The Building Safe Spaces training is required annually. This training includes information about the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch, prohibited behaviors (including sexual misconduct), best practices when working with youth, and reporting procedures. Use the button for more information and/or to take the training. This training is required for all new volunteers and takes 45 minutes.
- Supporting You, Supporting Youth Training – The Supporting You, Supporting youth trainings is required annually. All Wisconsin 4-H volunteers are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct that take place in Extension programs and complete training on how to report concerns. The questions and answers contain more information about this requirement. Click the button for more information and/or to take the training. This training is required annually for all volunteers and takes 10 minutes.
For additional information on required volunteer trainings as well as other available trainings, click the All Volunteer Training Modules button.
Welcome to Extension Waukesha County 4-H!
We are excited that you have chosen to become a 4-H volunteer and to be part of the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization. Your interest and commitment to providing quality educational experiences to Waukesha County youth is appreciated.
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Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison
515 W Moreland Boulevard * Administration Center Room G22 * Waukesha, WI 53188
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday * Phone: (262) 548-7770
Extension Waukesha County is located in the Administration Center of the Waukesha County Courthouse Complex. Enter through the main Courthouse doors. After going through security, take the corridor on the left to the the Administration Center. Take the elevators or stairs to the ground floor and go to room G22.
