Page 9 - Quarterly Newsletter - December 2016

4-H Youth Development — Michelle Beran

Volunteer Screening Process

A new 4-H Year means time to review the Volunteer Screening Process. Providing a safe environment for youth is
one of the most important goals of 4-H and 4-H programs certainly could not function without volunteers!
4-H volunteer screening must be completed by any individual who works in close, ongoing interaction with youth, or
any adult or youth with authority to independently plan and conduct 4-H educational experiences for youth with other
adults present or in a public setting.

The steps for completing an initial screening include:
 Complete Kansas 4-H Voluntary Service Application

(https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40K273sqPpbfUrz)
 Complete Volunteer Interest Survey

(http://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/volunteers/volunteer-screening-resources/docs/Vol_Interest_Match.pdf)
 Establish 4-H Online Profile
 Complete 4-H Online Orientation Training Course
 Complete Background Check (TWO PARTS)
 DCF
(http://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/volunteers/volunteer-screening-resources/docs/2014_4-H_Modified_DCF_Form.pdf)
 National Criminal Background Check Information and Permission Form
(https://www.ejobapp-validityscreening.com/applicant/companies/28337/accounts/40651/open_positions_list)
 Approval and appointment by local extension unit board.
 Please review your status to ensure that all steps are completed!

******IMPORTANT NOTE******* Volunteers must also complete the renewal process!
(https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40K273sqPpbfUrz)

If you are not sure of your status, please contact the Midway District Extension Office. We will be reaching out to

volunteers who need to renew or complete a missing step. Please take this seriously as I know every parent and

guardian wants their child to be in a safe, healthy environment and this ensures that we are all providing that

appropriate environment. “ ”Creativity is intelligence
having fun!
4-H Update Changes -Albert Einstein

Beginning in January 2017, we will be
providing the 4-H Update via email and the

website. If you need to receive a paper

copy, please notify the Extension Office. When members recite

Most families are accessing the email or the 4-H pledge, they vow

website versions and we want to be to use their hands for larger service
responsible by minimizing both the cost to better their club,
their community,
and potential wasted paper.
their country and their world.