Returning Volunteers
Re-apply annually by December 31st
All 4-H volunteers must be appointed annually. If you are a current 4-H Adult Volunteer, to continue in the next year you need to re-apply and be re-appointed by December 31stto continue with no break in service.
Re-application process
- Update your Online profile. Log in to the current Online system (Z-Suites for 23-24) to update your profile to enroll for the new year. Please make sure the email address in the system is correct and one you check regularly.
See the Enrollment Tip sheet for guidance on logging into and enrolling using the ZSuite system. For more information go to https://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/Club_Forms/ and scroll down.
- Take the Returning Volunteers Training in the online eXtension system. You will receive the login information sent to your Family email after you update and submit your Z-suites profile application for the new year. Otherwise, you can register for the trainings directly through the eXtension website. There is also a guide, Using eXtension for 4-H Volunteers, to help you register for the eXtension website.
- Level 2 Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect for UC Volunteers (15 min)
- Abuse Risk Management for Volunteers (15 min)
- 4-H Orientation (40 min)
- 2-Deep Policy Short (3.5 min)
- Get approved as a 4-H Volunteer. The 4-H Office reviews and approves 4-H volunteer appointments after all the application requirements and mandatory trainings are completed.
If you have a break in service
If you have a break in service of more than (1) one 4-H program year as a 4-H Adult Volunteer, you will need to follow the process for New Volunteers.
For clarification on this policy, please contact the 4-H Office at 805.781.5943.
Resources
2023-2024 California Returning Volunteer Course (English & Spanish Version offered in same course)