Volunteer Opportunities
For the Placer 4-H County Field Day to run successfully, we are in need of contest evaluators, leads, helpers and other volunteers, both adult and youth. Without the support of parents and volunteers, we would not be able to hold such an amazing event for our youth! Please consider helping out in any way that you can.
Volunteer Evaluator
Evaluators are an important part of making our 4-H competitions successful!
As an evaluator, you help youth improve by giving them feedback based on a standard evaluation rubric and written constructive feedback. Each contest has supporting guides and instructions for submitting effective evaluation metrics and feedback.
Who can be an Evaluator
Adults attending County Field Day can sign up to be an Evaluator for one or more competitions. You do not have to be a registered 4-H Adult Volunteer in order to volunteer in an Evaluator role.
Senior 4-H Youth (ages 16 and up) are also welcome to volunteer as an Evaluator. Understanding what makes an entry stand out can help you improve your own skills in Presentation, Fashion Revue, Interviews, and Photography!
Please note the requirements below for each position, and sign up to volunteer on your registration form.
Presentation Contest Evaluator and Room Host
Evaluators
Evaluators observe youth presentations and provide written feedback to help youth improve their public speaking abilities. Evaluators take the perspective that they are an educator and are reviewing presentations to offer insights on what youth are doing well and where they need improvement.
Responsibilities
- Complete online course, "4-H Presentation Day Evaluator Orientation" before the evaluator orientation.
- Attend an evaluator orientation, date tba.
- Become familiar with the 4-H Presentation Manual Revised January 2021 and the Presentation Manual Addendum.
- Evaluate up to 6 presentations during each 2-hour time slot.
- Complete the evaluation form and provide written positive and constructive feedback to help each presenter improve.
- Complete the Presentation Evaluator Certification online course by logging in/creating your account and providing your county's enrollment key.
Youth Room Host
Youth room hosts help ensure a smooth functioning set of presentations.
Eligibility
- 4-H members age 9 to 18
Responsibilities
- Attend a room host orientation, schedule tba
- Become familiar with the 4-H Presentation Manual Revised January 2021 and the Presentation Manual Addendum.
- Become familiar with the State Presentation Day Room Host Guidelines
- Introduce the presenters and give the presenters any needed assistance.
- Ask the evaluators if they are ready for the next presenter.
Interview Contest Evaluator
Evaluators
We are looking for people with experience in interviewing or hiring. Your feedback will help participants improve their interviewing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Attend the Interview Contest Evaluator Orientation.
- Become familiar with the 4-H Interview Contest Manual and evaluation rubrics.
- Evaluate interviews during your chosen time slot/s.
- Complete the evaluation rubric and provide written positive and constructive feedback to help each interviewee improve.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Contest Lead & Helpers
We have the following contests that need a facilitator lead and helpers to check-in youth, run the contest and evaluate/score the results:
- Photography Contest
- Plant Science Contest
- Insect Identification Contest
- Forestry Contest
Other Help Needed
If you are wanting to help out but do not see a section above that you would like to help with, sign up as an extra helper and we'll discuss other ways we could use your help.
We're also needing help with setup, cleanup, running an activity and so much more. If you want to help, we can definitely use your help!