Montana 4-H Policy and Procedures

The official policy and procedure document can be found in 4-H's SharePoint.

 

Required trainings

Volunteer Orientation

With this online orientation course, volunteers learn the basics on how to succeed in their role. From policies to procedures, general 4-H info and tools. 

Shooting Sports

For those interested in becoming a shooting sports leader. To become certified, volunteers need to be enrolled as a leader in their county and complete all online trainings.

Animal Quality Assurance 

To make sure all animals are treated ethically, 4-H requires members to first become certified if they want to enroll in an animal project.

Horse Safety Training

When participating in horse projects or events, 4-H members must take helmet education first. This can either be through a workshop or watching an online training video.

 

Event and Program Pre-planning

Use these guides to plan, educate and ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Camping trip guide

For extension agents and leaders to use. Offers best practices to ensure the health and safety of campers. View the camping trip guide.

Member/Family codes of conduct

A set of standards for how a 4-H or family member should or shouldn't act in 4-H. View codes of conduct.

 

Risk Management Tools

Use these guides to plan, assess risk and make sure you and the members participating are insured and safe. You can also purchase the folder Risk Management: A Walk in the Park for only $3 on the 4-H Extension store. Included in the folder are instructions for how to use these resources as well.

Pre-Event Planning Guide

Use this form so that you can consider important details related to 4-H event planning. View the Pre-Event Planning Guide.

Pre-Event Risk Management Worksheet

Use this worksheet with the Pre-Event Planning Guide to help ensure a safe activity/event for youth and volunteers.

View the Pre-Event Risk Management Worksheet pdf

4-H Incident Report Form

If an incident or accident occurs. Adult volunteers and agents must complete a 4-H incident report form within 24 hours of the incident. If unsure about whether to complete the report, contact your local MSU Extension agent. Fill out the 4-H Incident Report Form.

 

Before participating in events, it's recommended for 4-H members and volunteers to be insured. The fact sheet provides more details such as maximum benefits, special features and what is covered and not covered.

More about insurance