Thank you for your interest in becoming a Thurston County 4-H Youth Development Program certified volunteer. WSU requires all volunteers to complete the following screening steps:
- Submit a WSU Thurston County 4-H Volunteer Application. Your references will be sent a questionnaire asking about your skills, abilities, and qualifications.
- Go to Extension Foundation Online Campus and create an account to access the required online training modules. Navigate to “Courses,” then “4-H & Youth,” and select “4-H Washington” to access the trainings. Please email a copy of each of your e-learning module completion certificates to tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us.
- WSU Put the Child First – Youth protection and mandatory reporting training module. The county enrollment key is THURSTON4H.
- 4-H Financial Management – Module on handling 4-H funds and fundraising. The county enrollment key is THURSTON.
- Volunteer Orientation Modules – Complete the four orientation modules. The county enrollment key is THURSTON.
- EP14: Protection and Safety of Minors – Complete the three-part EP14 online modules. The county enrollment key is EP14TH4H.
- Orientation/Interview – Participate in a one-on-one orientation/interview with WSU Extension 4-H staff.
- Enroll in 4-H Online as a 4-H volunteer when the 4-H Office sends an invite email.
- Complete a background screening through Sterling Volunteers.
- Tracking volunteer hours: 4-H volunteers are required to log their volunteer hours. You will receive an invite to claim your WSU GivePulse account for tracking and submitting your volunteer hours.
- Main club leader training – Main club leaders overseeing 4-H clubs are required to complete additional club leader training. The 4-H Office will schedule a meeting with any volunteer(s) starting new 4-H clubs or assuming leadership of an existing 4-H club to go over club administrative tasks. This training must occur before the club begins holding meetings.