Mendocino County coast with redwood forests and the ocean in the background
Mendocino County

New Volunteer Enrollment

New Adult Volunteer/Nuevo Voluntario

Listed here are the enrollment steps to enroll as a new 4-H adult volunteer. Please read through carefully. 
 

  1. Create an adult volunteer profile on Z Suite  

    Please note that the email address you enter in the Family email is the primary way you will receive communications from 4-H. 

     

  2. Complete the online 4-H Volunteer Interest Survey

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwJ_qgWpDch-X_Js2N1HMI8YZvg-9_vgXJT9ZvUVGGDCtBig/viewform

     

  3. Complete a Live Scan background check with the California Department of Justice

    Contact jkzediker@ucanr.ed to receive the latest livescan form and fingerprinting information.

     

  4. New Volunteer Training 

    For volunteers starting their first year as a volunteer or coming back after a break of a year or more. The course includes essential parts of 4-H service, such as orientation, CANRA guidelines, and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. Individuals will also learn about 2-Deep Supervision and how to create a safe and welcoming environment for all youth. 

    Course length: 1 hour and 35 minutes (can be done in multiple sessions). / 

    https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=1928

    The enrollment key is Mendocino with the capitalized M.

     

  5. Complete Payment

    *Please note: Some clubs cover their volunteers costs for enrollment and/or livescans. Please contact your club leader or UCCE office to confirm before making a payment. 

Pay your enrollment Fee.  Enrollment fees are $28.00 per adult volunteer and you can pay in one of two ways: 

 Option 1: Pay online with a credit card https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49589

Please note that the enrollment fee when paying by credit card is $30.50 instead of $28.00. This is to cover any credit card processing fees.

  1. Fill out survey with information requested. Click Submit

  2. Once you click submit you’ll be taken to this page. You are not done yet.

    Example of Survey Submission to Charge Card

  3. Click the “Charge $30.50” blue button to move onto the payment page.

    Example of Survey Payment System
  4. Add in payment information.
  5. Submit & Confirm. You’ll receive an email receipt automatically. Keep this in case we need to see it.

Our office will notify the Unit’s Community Club Leader, Enrollment Coordinator, and Treasure of any payments received under these surveys. 

 

Option 2: Pay by check 

Payable to UC Regents and delivered directly or mailed to the 4-H office.

Please make a note of who the enrollment fees are for. (Please note no enrollment fees should be given to the 4-H club leaders unless it is for direct delivery to the 4-H office.)

 

7. Approval

The Community Education Specialist or Regional Supervisor reviews and approves 4-H volunteer appointments after: 

  • You are signed up online via Z Suite
  • You have passed the screening process: DOJ & FBI Livescan
  • You complete all of the New Volunteer Training required in your county 

Once you are approved, the fun begins!  

  • Start connecting with 4-H families about your new role