Thank you for Volunteering to make a difference in the lives of youth in Alaska!

4-H Youth Development volunteers are valued partners in working with youth and Extension agents. Alaska 4-H is committed to providing safe places and caring adults who build caring relationships with young people.

To ensure these positive environments, Alaska 4-H requires a minimum level of training before certifying volunteers to work with youth.

After reviewing the training requirements, contact your local Extension  office if you have any questions!  Not sure which office is closest to you? Check HERE and someone from the Extension office will contact you shortly!

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Click one of the situations below that best describes you, and learn more about your specific requirements.
Print the appropriate checklist to help you keep track!

New Volunteers

face-to-face programming, no driving of youth

• Adult Enrollment with background check form
• Submit Volunteer Service Application 
• 4-H Volunteer Training Modules 1-4
• Protection of Minors (Request Username/PW, then go to Armatus)
  • Duty to Report
  • Social Media 
• ​Complete Current COVID-19 Training Requirements
• Opt-out of Driving Form

if you're driving youth, add this!

• Complete UAF Drivers Training
  • Slides
  • Quiz
• Complete & Submit Driving Forms
  • Page 1, and one line of top section on Page 2

virtual programs only

• Adult Enrollment with background check form
• Volunteer Service Application
• 4-H Volunteer Training Modules 1-4
• Protection of Minors (Request Username/PW, then go to Armatus)
  • Duty to Report
  • Social Media 
• Opt-out of Driving Form

Coming soon: 

New Volunteer Checklist for Tracking Progress

Continuing Volunteers

face-to-face programming, no driving of youth

• Adult Enrollment with background check form​
• Protection of Minors (Armatus)
  • Duty to Report
  • Social Media ​
• ​Complete Current COVID-19 Training Requirements
• Opt-out of Driving Form

If you're driving youth, add this!

Every 3 Years (Check with District Office):

• Complete UAF Drivers Training
  • Slides
  • Quiz
• Complete & Submit Driving Forms
  • Page 1, and one line of top section on Page 2

virtual programs only

• Adult Enrollment with background check form​
• Protection of Minors (Request Username/PW, then go to Armatus)
  • Duty to Report
  • Social Media 
• Opt-out of Driving Form

Coming soon: 

Continuing Volunteer Checklist for Tracking Progress

It's Hard to Remember how to get to all of the places! 
​Click on the photo below to get more detailed instructions for your training.

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Please check with your District staff to see if there is any District-specific training that you may need to take. Note that there are slightly different requirements for first time 4-H volunteers and 4-H volunteers who have previously shared their skills with our Alaska 4-H program.

If you have any questions at all, please contact your local District office or send an email to alaska4h@gmail.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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