Ohio 4-H's International Events

Are you an adult who enjoys international activities and working with young people? 
 
4-H offers an outstanding volunteer opportunity:  Volunteer International County Coordinators (ICCs) work with OSU Extension county 4-H Agents to develop awareness and participation in 4-H International Programs.  Their responsibilities vary from recruiting and orienting host families, to publicizing our exchange programs, to counseling international students. 
 
The amount of time devoted to the program is determined by the volunteer.  ICC's are involved with the Labo, IFYE, and other Ohio 4-H International Programs.  They work hard, but receive priceless rewards.  If you are interested in a volunteer position which is flexible and allows you to directly see the result of your efforts, please contact your county agent about becoming your county's local ICC. 
 
Annual ICC Training is held the last weekend in January in Columbus -- mark your calendar. 

Note: Although this is a voluntary position, ICCs will be reimbursed for program-related mileage at the current Extension volunteer rate, for program-related long-distance telephone calls, and for host family orientation costs.


ICC VOLUNTEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: 

		Assist with host family recruitment by publicizing the hosting opportunity and through personal contact with families.
		Attend a state-wide training workshop in Columbus in January and then help conduct local host family orientation meetings in May or June.
		Be available to answer questions from those host families and meet with those who were unable to attend the orientation meeting.
		Serve as a coordinator at a drop-off or pick-up point for the Labo children and host families, or chaperone exchangees on the buses on the drop-off or pick-up days.
		Serve as the first point of contact for host families in his/her county who encounter problems or have questions.
		Contact each host family in his/her county at least once during the homestay to check the progress of their experience and whether or not they need any assistance, and conduct a mid-point activity for all exchangees and  host families as appropriate.
		Keep the county 4-H professional fully informed of any significant problems or program developments.
		Work together with the county 4-H professional in planning and conducting any special county-wide activities and/or publicity for the exchangees and their host families.
		Work with the county 4-H professional as a Key Leader for 4-H international programs, helping to increase  awareness of the variety international opportunities as well as general global education.