Become a 4-H Volunteer

Become a 4-H Leader/Volunteer!

Livingston County 4-H requires all potential volunteers to go through the Volunteer Selection Process. We are firmly committed to ensuring the safety of those who take part in our programming by providing a thorough screening and selection process for MSU Extension volunteers. This ensures those who work alongside us or directly with youth and the people we serve are safe and have positive experiences that enrich their lives.

There are two primary types of volunteers – Gold and Silver, which is determined based on the volunteer activity. All volunteers are vitally important to us, but we recognize that based on expected interactions between volunteers and the people we serve, additional screening is often necessary.  The majority of MSU Extension volunteer positions are classified as Gold due to the expectation that these volunteers will represent MSU Extension while working with community members and program participants.  Please reach out to Kat VanDouser, krollkat@msu.edu, or Jenny Speyer, speyerje@msu.edu, if you have questions about what type of volunteer status is needed for your role.

Steps to become an MSU Extension volunteer (Gold)

  • Application Submission & Review
  • Criminal History Check
  • Sexual Offender Check
  • Reference Check
  • Interview with MSU Extension Staff
  • Volunteer Training/Onboarding

Steps to become an MSU Extension volunteer (Silver)

  • Application Submission & Review
  • Criminal History Check
  • Sexual Offender Check
  • Volunteer Training/Onboarding

Once your application is submitted, you can always see where you are in the process by visiting the Check Status page.

Apply to be a 4-H Volunteer

To start the process, apply to be a volunteer at MSU Volunteer Central and make sure to chose the following options:

  • County: Livingston County
  • Program Area: 4-H Youth Development
  • Volunteer Level: Gold or Silver
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