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Volunteer Requirements Breakdown
IMPORTANT: Volunteer Requirements Must Be Renewed Annually
All adult volunteer appointment requirements must be completed and renewed each 4-H program year. Returning volunteers must complete the annual re-appointment process, even if they have previously completed the volunteer requirements.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Questions about enrollment: Contact Martha Martinez at (415) 473- 4206.
NEW VOLUNTEERS ONLY
Complete the Marin County 4-H adult volunteer interest survey.
ALL NEW & RETURNING VOLUNTEERS — ANNUAL REQUIREMENT
New volunteers: Create a ZSuite account/household if you do not already have one, add yourself as a household member, complete all required information, and submit your enrollment.
Returning volunteers: Log in using your existing ZSuite credentials and select “Enroll Member/Volunteer Now” for the applicable member.
Your enrollment status will show as "PENDING APPROVAL" until the process is completed and approved.
STEP 3 — Complete the Required Volunteer Training
ALL NEW & RETURNING VOLUNTEERS — ANNUAL REQUIREMENT
Each program year, volunteers must complete the appropriate 2026–2027 California Volunteer Course through eXtension using the code "Marin".
NEW VOLUNTEERS — 5 training modules:
- Orientation — 40 minutes
- 2 Deep Supervision Policy — 5 minutes
- CANRA for Volunteers — 30 minutes
- 4-H Thriving Model of PYD — 15 minutes
- 4-H Vision & Impact — 5 minutes
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS — 3 training modules:
- CANRA for Volunteers — 30 minutes
- 4-H Thriving Model of PYD — 15 minutes
- 4-H Vision & Impact — 5 minutes
~Each volunteer must use their own unique email address.
ALL NEW & RETURNING VOLUNTEERS — ANNUAL REQUIREMENT
Complete the required payment survey as part of the annual enrollment process.
~Special Announcement~
To show our appreciation, the Marin County Leadership Committee is offering to waive the enrollment fee for the first 20 volunteers who complete all of their requirements by October 30th. Choose the "Check" option below, then the 4-H office will inform you on whether you made the top 20.
Beyond saving on fees, it’s also important to remember that enrollment ensures you are officially recognized as a 4-H volunteer and covered under 4-H insurance in the event anything should happen while volunteering. This is an important step in keeping both our members and volunteers safe.
STEP 6 — Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting
NEW VOLUNTEERS ONLY
Complete a fingerprint background check (Live Scan) with the California Department of Justice. Print and complete this form to bring with you to your live scan appointment. Access the various locations in Marin County that offer live scan services.
Returning volunteers do not repeat this step unless otherwise instructed or have a break in service.
IMPORTANT: You Must Be Approved Before Volunteering
Do not conduct 4-H meetings or activities, transport 4-H members, or perform other adult volunteer duties until your enrollment has been approved.
Returning volunteers: Re-appointment must be completed and approved by December 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, returning volunteers who have not been approved may not perform 4-H adult volunteer duties until they are re-appointed and approved.
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