NYS 4-H State Event Leader Orientation
Preparing for Your Role | Authorized Adult
Standards of Behavior with Children and Youth
Then watch the video below.
Background Check
The NYS 4-H team is committed to creating safe, high quality learning experiences for all youth. NYS 4-H events are collaborative events between Cornell University & Cornell Cooperative Extension thus Event Leaders are volunteers for both organizations. County Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Cornell University Policy & Procedures come together to proactively develop a safe environment for staff, partners, chaperones, and youth to engage in NYS 4-H Events.
Cornell University Risk Management conducts a Criminal Background check and sex offender search.
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Volunteers
Check the email address you gave on the Application Form for a message from Sterling (the vendor who Cornell University contracts with for background checks) with the background check directions.
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CCE Staff
Check your Cornell email for a message from Sterling (the vendor who Cornell University contracts with for background checks) with the background check directions.
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Cornell Employees
Submit the date of your last HR background check on the Application Form.
Required Training
All Event Leaders complete required training and understand reporting process.
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Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Look for an invitation email from Abuse Prevention System. That email will provide directions to set up a profile in the Abuse Prevention System and access the required training course. This training should take about an hour to complete.
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Reporting
Review and understand Cornell University's Reporting Requirements. A communication process and contact information specific to each event will also be shared.
Wrap Up
To complete orientation, please confirm that you:
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Have reviewed the role description and and completed the Application
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Understand Youth Safety and Protection expectations and have completed the background check and required training.
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Have completed the Closing Survey
Thank you!
After this orientation process is complete, then you can sign up for events following the event-specific process and forms.