Becoming A New 4-H Volunteer
Adults interested in becoming a NEW volunteer with the Crawford County 4-H program must complete several steps. These steps do not need to be done in sequence, but must all be completed before an adult begins working with youth in our county.
- Volunteer Application - Complete and Return to Extension Office
- Submit your 4-H Online Adult Volunteer Enrollment Profile
After OSU has received your volunteer application:
- Complete an Ohio BCI / Background check. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF TURNING IN YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.
- Attend an annual volunteer training
- Schedule an interview
Volunteer Forms & Information
If you, or a participant you are working with, have a disability and have questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations please contact Allison Cooper County Educator/ cooper.2360@osu.edu
2026 4-H Calendar of Events (Updated 1/16/2026)
4-H Officer Books- Due September 1st
Club of Distinction - Due September 1st - Optional for all county clubs
4-H Project Book Sponsors- Changed for 2026 4-H Year; thank county comissioners for ongoing support
2026 Volunteer Training Opportunities
As a reminder, all 4-H Volunteers are required to attend one mandatory training each year (two training topics).
2026 Crawford County Training Dates
• Tuesday, January 13 at 5:00 p.m. in New Building Conference Rm
• Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m. in New Building Conference Rm
• Thursday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. (Zoom in Monthly Advisor Update Email)
• Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in New Building Conference Rm
Other Statewide Trainings & Online options available. Please contact Allison for more information.
Club Finances and Tax Exemption Information
- Requesting EIN Number
- 4-H Group Tax Exemption Authorization
- Annual Financial Summary - Due January 31 - email to Crawford4h@osu.edu
- Word Version on the Annual Financial Summary - Due January 31 (drop off / mail / email to: cooper.2360@osu.edu)
- Club Fund Raising Guidelines
- Maintaining Tax Exempt Status
Club Managment Forms
- Club Constitution - Revised each year if necessary - Due April 15th (if revised)
- Club By-Laws - Template - Revised each year if necessary - Due April 15th (if revised)
- Charter Checklist - Due Annually by April 15th
- Equipment and Materials Inventory Sheet - Due Annually April 15th (if revised)
- Use of 4-H Name and Emblem
- Club Officer Resources
- Cross County Line Form
- Cross County Line State Policy
- Demonstration 101
- 40 Questions You Have Always Wanted to Know About 4-H
- Transporting youth