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Volunteer Selection Tools

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Policy & Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitions & Key Terms

Ohio State University Extension Administrative Cabinet adopted a new volunteer selection policy and procedures on Thursday, October 12, 2006. The new policy and procedures will become effective May 1, 2007!

View the new policy:
Volunteer Selection Policy & Procedures
Effective May 1, 2007

Please direct comments and questions to Ryan Schmiesing at 614-292-4444 or schmiesing.3@osu.edu.

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 (View pdf | Edit doc)
Requesting Fingerprint Checks (View pdf | Edit doc)
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)
Reporting Abuse
Volunteer Chart Reference

New Resources or Information

Letter from BCI - Change to Webcheck Only

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