OSU Extension & Ohio 4-H
Volunteer Selection Tools

Communicating Policy Requirements

Letter to OSU Extension
Letter to Current Volunteers
Cover Letter - Potential Long Term Extension Volunteers (View pdf | Edit doc)
Cover Letter - Potential Short Term Extension Volunteers (View pdf | Edit doc)
Cover Letter - Potential Long Term 4-H Volunteers (View pdf | Edit doc)
Cover Letter - Potential Short Term 4-H Volunteers (View pdf | Edit doc)

Position Descriptions

Worksheet (View pdf | Edit doc)
Samples - All Program Areas* (View pdf | Edit doc)
Sample Short Term Position Description (View pdf | Edit doc)

* See right hand column for additional 4-H position descriptions.

Applications

Long Term Application Form* (View pdf | Edit doc)
Short Term Information Form* (View pdf | Edit doc)

* Note that Section II of the application may be modified.

Interviews

Conducting Volunteer Interviews

Reference Checks

Reference Forms (View pdf | Edit doc)
Reference Request Letter (View pdf | Edit doc)

Fingerprint Background Checks

Obtaining Fingerprint Checks
Request for Exemption from Electronic Fingerprint Submission Requirement
Statement on Disqualifying Offenses
Disqualifying Offenses
Out-of-State Record Checks (View pdf | Edit doc)
Requesting Previous Check from BCI&I (View pdf | Edit doc)

Standards of Behavior

Standards of Behavior Form

Supporting Materials

Applicant Processing Form (View pdf | Edit doc)
Volunteer Chart Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitions & Key Terms