4-H Policy Handbook

Table of Contents (HTML) (Word) (PDF)
4-H Policy Flow Chart (PDF)

Section 100: Introduction and Purpose (HTML) (Word) (PDF)

References and Attachments

• 4-H Name and Emblem Guidelines (PDF)
• Clover Artwork (HTML)

Section 200: The 4-H Team (HTML) (Word) (PDF)

References and Attachments

• Roles & Responsibilities – 4-H YDP Advisors (Word) & 4-H Program Representatives (Word)
• Position Description
     Organizational Volunteer (Word)
     Activity or Event Volunteer (Word)
     Project Volunteer (Word)
     Resource/Key Volunteer (Word)

Section 300: Elements of Organization (HTML) (Word) (PDF) - Updated 2006

References and Attachments

• Enrollment Form
  A. Member Enrollment Form (Word) (PDF) -June 2008
       - Member Code of Conduct (Word) (PDF)
  B. Volunteer Application Form (Word) (PDF) - June 2008
       - Volunteer Code of Conduct, Responsibilities, and Rights (Word) (PDF)
       - Volunteer Confidential Self-Disclosure Form (Word) (PDF)
  C. Group Enrollment Form (Word) (PDF)
  Waiver of Liability (Word) (PDF)
  
• 4-H Volunteer Appointment Process Flow Chart (PDF) - December 2007
• ANR Volunteer Orientation Screening and Fingerprint Process (PDF)
• Background Investigation and Fingerprinting: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) - December 2007
  
  
• 4-H Chaperone Age (Word) (PDF) - July 3, 2003
• FAQ - 4-H Chaperone Age (Word) (PDF) - July 3, 2003
• Update to Sections 310-313: Volunteer Policies Update (Word) (PDF) - October 20, 2004
• Guidelines for Parent and Adult Behavior (Word) - July 14, 2006
• Revision Section 301.6: Volunteers on Councils, Committees, and Task Forces (Word) (PDF) - January 2008

Section 400: Experiential Learning (HTML) (Word) (PDF)

References and Attachments

• Process for sanctioning new multi-county, sectional, regional or statewide events (HTML) - October 25, 2007
• Process for approving California participation in National 4-H events (HTML) - October 25, 2007
  
  
• Project & Activity Evaluation Checklist (Word)
• Shooting Sports Program Guidelines (HTML)
• Revision Section 416: Incentives and Recognition & Section 418: Exchanges (Word) (PDF) - January 2008

Section 500: Affirmative Action/Nondiscrimination (HTML) (Word) (PDF)

References and Attachments

• AIDS, HIV or ARC Policy
• Disability Definitions (Word)
• Discrimination Complaint Checklist (Word)
• 4-H Complaint Form (Word)
• Sexual Harassment Policy (Word)

Section 600: Business (HTML) (Word) (PDF)

References and Attachments

• Constitution & By-Laws
  A. Units [Constitution (Word) (PDF) & By-Laws (Word) (PDF)]
  B. County VMO [Constitution (Word) (PDF) & By-Laws (Word)]
  C. State & Sectional VMO’s [Constitution (Word) (PDF) & By-Laws (Word) (PDF)]
                & nbsp; - State & Sectional Templates ONLY.  Current Sectional & State available here: Link
  
  
• Risk Management Checklist (Word)
• Risk Management Brochure - (HTML)
• Certificate of Insurance Request Form (Word)
• Facility Use Agreement Template (Word) (PDF)
• Liability Insurance for UCCE Formal Volunteers (Word)
• General Liability and Automobile Insurance FAQ (PDF) - December 19, 2007
• Accident/Sickness Insurance FAQ (PDF) - December 19, 2007
• Background Investigation and Fingerprinting FAQ (PDF) - December 19, 2007
  
  
• California 4-H Accident/Sickness Insurance Brochure (PDF) - January 2008
• California 4-H Accident/Sickness Insurance - Volunteer Directions (PDF) - January 2008
• California 4-H Accident/Sickness Insurance - Staff Directions (PDF) - January 2008
• California 4-H Accident/Sickness Claim Form (PDF) - January 2008
  
  
• Request for Unit Charters (Word) (PDF) - July 18, 2003
  
  
• 4-H Unit Program Planning Guide (Word) (PDF)
• Joint Powers Agreement (4-H, FFA, Grange, Independent Agreement) (Word) (PDF)
• Letter on Prayer – Mel Beal (PDF)
• 4-H YDP Website and Email List Guidelines (Word) (PDF) - January 12, 2004
• 4-H YDP Collaboration with Guide Dogs for the Blind Memo (Word) (PDF) - January 15, 2004
• Record Retention Guidelines (PDF) - December 2007
• Record Retention FAQ (PDF) - December 2007

Section 700: Finance  (HTML) (Word) (PDF) - Updated 2003

Information available at the California 4-H Financial Central

Section 800: Health and Safety (Word) (PDF) - Updated 2005

References and Attachments

• New "Section 800: Health and Safety" Memo from W.R. Gomes (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• 4-H Volunteer Safety Awareness (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Suspect Child Abuse Report (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Photo Release Form (Word) (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Child Abuse Prevention Councils (Word) (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Child Safety Brochure (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Acknowledgement Statement (Word) (PDF) - June 13, 2005
• Definitions of Child Abuse (PPT) (PDF) - November 19, 2005
• Issues for Teens (PPT) (PDF) - November 19, 2005
• Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (PPT) (PDF) - November 19, 2005
• Section 815 - Youth Protection Guidelines (PPT) (PDF) - November 19, 2005
  
  
• Positive Youth Development (PPT) (PDF) - November 19, 2005
• Medical Treatment Forms
  A. Youth (Word) (PDF)
  B. Adult (Word) (PDF)
• Supporting the Adult Volunteer when Youth turn to them in Crisis, Stephen T. Russell, Ph.D. - (Word) (PDF)
• Section 803 - Revision to Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Tobacco Policy Revision (Word) (PDF) - January 12, 2004
• FAQ - Section 803 Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Tobacco (Word) (PDF) - January 12, 2004
• Revision Section 817: Water Safety, Section 818: Petting Zoos & Section 819: Personal Search of Property (Word) (PDF) - January 2008