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Chaperone
Orientation
Florida 4-H Program
Bill Heltemes
Florida 4-H Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
What Is a 4-H Chaperone?
Someone Who…..
Likes Youth
Communicates
well with youth
Is committed
to our youth.
Is responsible
and caring
What Are the
Qualifications to be a
4-H Chaperone?
21 years of age or older
Experience and willingness to work
with persons of diverse backgrounds
and abilities
Appropriate knowledge and skills
related to project areas and educational
events
Valid driver’s license and insurance to
drive vehicles if necessary for the
activity or event.
Be conscientious, dependable and
reliable to complete assignment.
Commit, support, adhere to, abide by
and enforce 4-H Code of Conduct,
University policies, ethical procedures
and practices, UF volunteers policies
and event or activity rules.
Ability to communicate with youth.
Understanding of the developmental
characteristics of youth.
Belief in the importance of the 4-H
Youth Development Program
The final selection of chaperones is
based on providing a safe and healthy
environment for youth taking into
consideration the potential risk
factors. The County 4-H Extension
Agent will consider recommendations
and make final decisions for adult
chaperone positions.
What Are My
Responsibilities In
Working With Youth as
a 4-H Chaperone?
Become familiar with event and 4-H
rules and procedures, including 4-H
volunteer policies, 4-H behavioral
expectations, emergency procedures,
and disciplinary policy and procedure.
Participate in a briefing for 4-H’ers and
their parents before traveling to an event.
Provide direct supervision of youth
participants, yet be their friend and
helper.
Be present to supervise and assist 4-H
members at activities and lodging areas.
Know the whereabouts of members at
all times.
Attend any and all adult briefings
for or during the event and share
information from meeting with
youth participants.
Assist with any activities as
requested by event personnel.
To Apply
Complete and return the Volunteer
Application Form, Health Form and
Code of Conduct
Provide two references.
Agree to a background check.
Participate in an interview with the
County 4-H Extension Agent.
After Selection
Has Been Made
Participate in an individual or
group orientation and training.
Gain an understanding of the goals
and objectives of the event.
Attend and/or assist with the
youth participant orientation.
Become acquainted with the
youth attending the event.
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