Returning Volunteer Training

Overview of Requirements

Two hours of annual training that includes:

• Ohio 4-H Volunteer Compentancy
• Youth Activities/Programs Policy
• Erie County Program Update

Erie County 4-H Volunteer Training Requirements

Out of County Training Form - required if you receive training outside of Erie County (ie. a state update, a different county's training) IF you receive out of county training, you will still need online training for the Erie County Update.

Online Training options available in 2024 and 2025

MANDATORY IN PERSON TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED IN 2026

• Online training options NOT available in 2026!

Instructions for online training - follow all directions carefully!

There will be three modules at different website links. ALL THREE MODULES are required to complete your annual volunteer training. Failure to complete all three modules can jeapordize your volunteer status. 

• One is a state training module - Ohio 4-H Youth Activities and Programs Policy Training
• Two modules are created by Erie County for Erie County each year. 
• Handouts for online training - you will need these to pass your quizes
  • Youth Activity/Program Policy Summary
  • Walk In My Shoes
  • Summary of Livestock Changes for 2025
  • QA Dates
  • Audit Process

For a copy of the PowerPoint slides from the 2025 In-Person trainings, click HERE