4-H STAFF RESOURCES

Section 1: Extension & 4-H

Section 2: A Quality 4-H Program

• 4-H Council Professional Development
• Volunteer Development
• Positive Youth Development
• USU New Employee Resources
• USU Extension New Employee
• Logic Models
• PRKC

Section 3: Positive Youth Development

• Helping Youth Thrive Training Curriculum
  • Part 1: 4-H as a Developmental Context for Youth
    • Sparks 
    • Relationships
    • Program Quality

Section 4: 4-H Basics

• Chartering
  • Charter Form
  • Charter Certificate
  • Cross State or County Participation Agreement Letter
  • Procedures
  • Marketing

• Marketing Resources
  • USU Extension Marketing
  • 4-H Promotion General
  • Social Media Campaign
  • *See 'Marketing Resources' tab (separate tab, top of page)

Section 5: Volunteer Development

• Volunteer Recruitment
  • Volunteer Recruitment Plan  NEW Nov 2025
  • Marketing Materials for Recruiting Volunteers  Updated Nov 2025

• Volunteer Onboarding & Orientation 
  • Volunteer Onboarding Examples: Example 1 | Example 2
  • TEMPLATE: Volunteer Orientation Handbook    NEW Nov 2025

• Volunteer Trainings
  • Core Leader Trainings
    • Fall – The 4-H year
      • Ice Breaker's and Team Building Activities
    • Winter – How to run a successful club
    • Spring
  • Other General Volunteer Trainings
    • Chaperone Training Video
    • Tips for Working with Youth Video (English)
    • Tips for Working with Youth Video (Spanish)

• Volunteer Support & Recognition
  • Volunteer Achievement Certificate (first year)
  • Volunteer Achievement Certificate (multiple years)

• Volunteer Job Descriptions
  • 4-H Club Leaders
    • General Organizational Leader
    • Project Leader
    • Activity Leader
  • 4-H Volunteer Leaders
    • Teen Leader
    • Junior Teen Leader
  • 4-H Resource Volunteers 
    • Judge
    • Chaperone/Driver
    • Business Owner
    • Council Member
    • Board Member

Section 6: Youth Opportunities

• 4-H Club Resources
  • Secretary Handbook
  • Club Finances Training
  • Officer Cards
    • Option 1 OR Option 2 OR Option 3
    • Video: How to Use Officer Cards
  • Running a Club
  • Agenda Template for Club Leaders

• General Resources
  • Kits for Checkout
  • Discover 4-H Clubs
  • How to Host a Successful County Contest

Section 7: Policies & Procedures

• Key USU & Extension Policies & Procedures related to 4-H
  
  • Key Risk Management Definitions & FAQ
    • Insurance Definitions
      • Liability Insurance
      • Workers Compensation
      • Property Insurance
      • Automobile Insurance
      • Health Insurance
      • 4-H Allowed Individuals
      • Event Insurance—4H America Income Life
        • AIL Supplemental Insurance Flyer
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Workers Compensation
      • Minors
      • Vehicles/Travel
      • Volunteers
      • Procedures
    • Travel & Chaperone Policy    NEW Jan 2026
    • Travel Requests
    • Family Travel
    • Vacation Rental Policies
    • Awards and Recognition – Standard Operating Procedure
    • USU Extension Marketing Policy for Branded Goods: Belt buckles, Plaques, Stickers     NEW Mar 2026
      • Business-card-sized insert (PDF, ready to print)
    • USU Extension Policies & Procedures
    • Memo – Extension Holiday Leave
    • Volunteers and Compensation – Standard Operating Procedure
    • Distribution of Extension Resources to Non-Employees Guidelines – Standard Operating Procedure
    • P-Card Training
      • Submission Template
  • USU Vehicle Use - Policy 514
  • Driver Training
  • Protection of Minors - Policy 534
  • Incident-Injury Report (For Volunteers/Youth)
  • Incident-Injury Report (For Staff)

• • 4-H Fundraising Process
  • Application to Raise Funds 
    • Charitable
      • Soliciting Sponsorships
    • Non-charitable
      • In-Kind Transmittal Form
    • Cash Handling Training 
    • Cash Handling for 4-H Club Leaders (PDF) 
• Planning 4-H Activities & Events
  • Beyond Ready Program Checklist
  • 4-H Dress Code
  • Intentional Program Planning Checklists
  • Event Planning Risk Management Considerations
  • Event Emergency Action Plan
  • Cost Recovery Worksheet
  • Event Liability Insurance
  • 4-H Event Insurance - American Income Life
  • Fee Waiver
• 4-H Specific
  • Graduation Cord Guidelines
  • Fee Waiver
  • Determining 4-H Club Membership
  • Utah 4-H Dismissal Policy
  • Expansion & Review Instructions

Zsuite Online Support

USU Extension & 4-H Evaluation

• Program Evaluation Webinar Series
• Program Evaluation Resources and Guides
• 4-H Youth Programs Monthly Reporting Guidelines
• 4-H Youth Programs Monthly Reporting Survey Link
• 2022 County Reports