H. Advancing Potential Volunteer application

If, at the end of the interview, the potential volunteer likely will be approved, and whether they have decided to do this job or not, provide the potential volunteer with this information about next steps.

Potential 4-H Volunteer next steps -  to help volunteer understand process

  • Reference Checks
  • Background Check
  • 4HOnline registration
  • Designated Campus Colleague process
  • Training
    • University of Arizona Youth Safety
    • Driver certification if driving on university business
    • 4-H Leader Western Region e-learning modules 1-4 (use Firefox)
    • Arizona Horse Helmet Video, if involved in Equine Programs
    • Cash Handling

Potential Master Gardener Volunteer next steps  -  to help volunteer understand process

  • Reference Checks
  • Background Check required for programs where volunteer works with youth without supervision of a University of Arizona Authorized Adult
  • Training
    • Master Gardener sessions
    • Driver Certification if driving on University business
    • Youth Safety training if working at school garden or other youth-oriented sites
    • Cash handling, if appropriate
  • Designated Campus Colleague process

Potential Volunteer in other programs  -  to help volunteer understand process

  • Reference Checks
  • Background Check required for programs where volunteer works with youth without supervision of a University of Arizona Authorized Adult
  • Designated Campus Colleague process
  • Training
    • Equipment or research protocol sessions (as necessary)
    • Driver Certification if driving on University business
    • Youth Safety training if working at school garden or other youth-oriented sites
    • Cash handling, if appropriate


Length of time to complete:         up to 30 minutes per person

Contact and/or responsible person:         local program coordinator, faculty, or screening committee member(s)