New Volunteer Application Form

4-H Ontario requires all new volunteer candidates to complete the New Volunteer Application Form. The information you provide helps our team plan activities and keep everyone informed. Rest assured, your details will be handled according to the Canada Health Act and privacy laws. Click here to access the 4-H Ontario privacy policy.

By proceeding with the filling of this form, you agree to the collection and use of the personal information provided and confirm that all the information entered is true, accurate, and complete.

Volunteer Requirements and Commitment

On being accepted as a 4-H Ontario volunteer, you'll be committed to creating positive, engaging experiences for youth.

Volunteer candidates must be over 18 years of age and are expected to complete the New Volunteer Candidate Acceptance Process, which has 5 steps. 

• Application,
• Interview with local 4-H Association Screening Committee,
• Reference checks – to be submitted with application and completed through our electronic system,
• Completion and submission of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check,
• Completion of the New Volunteer Orientation,
• Completion of designated Child Protection training.

You’ll also need to adhere to 4-H Ontario’s Code of Conduct and uphold our program values of respect, responsibility, and community involvement. Volunteers are encouraged to stay updated on program changes and communicate with 4-H staff as needed. Your dedication helps shape the future of our youth and community!
 

Mailing Adresss

Your Home Association is the local 4-H chapter in which you prefer to be engaged in programming. Often, participants choose to be a part of the Association in which they reside geographically. If you are unsure of which association you are best suited for, please visit the following link to view our interactive map: https://4-hontario.ca/find-an-association/.

Volunteer Commitment Declaration and Participation Waiver

I have read the 4‐H Volunteer Requirements and Commitment, and 4‐H Information provided with this form. I understand that participation as 4-H volunteer is voluntary, and involves a certain degree of risk when participating in some 4‐H activities. After carefully considering the risks involved, I choose to apply to be a volunteer in the 4-H Association named above and participate fully in its activities. I take responsibility for the risk involved, my safety and well‐being and have made 4-H Ontario aware of any special needs. I release the 4‐H Ontario, and its staff, directors, members, leaders or volunteers from any liability for any injury or loss that may result from my involvement in participation in 4‐H activities. I understand that creating a safe, inclusive and fun environment is the responsibility of everyone involved in any 4‐H activity and agree to abide by the 4‐H Code of Conduct, follow all relevant rules and policies, and positively represent 4‐H.

Agreement:

I declare that I have read and agree to the 4‐H Volunteer Requirements and Commitment, agree to abide by the 4‐H Code of Conduct, as well as the above participation terms, and herby submit my application to be a 4-H volunteer.

Privacy Statement
Ontario 4-H Council ( “4-H Ontario” ) Privacy Statement: 4-H Ontario respects the privacy of its members, volunteers, donors sponsors, staff and stakeholders. We are committed to ensuring appropriate measures and safeguards are in place to protect specific information that is held for the purpose of the 4-H Ontario program. We adhere to legislative requirements with respect to privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade mailing lists. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of our contact lists, simply contact us by phone at 519.856.0992, toll free at 1.877.410.6748, by fax at 519.856.0515 or via our website at www.4-hontario.ca. We will gladly accommodate your request. For further information regarding our commitment to privacy please contact 4-H Ontario’s Privacy Officer at: privacy@4-hontario.ca