NYS 4-H State Event Leader Orientation
Preparing for Your Role | Authorized Driver
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Role Description and Application
State Event Leaders model and help everyone live up to the 4-H Code of Conduct and relevant Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension policies in order to ensure that everyone has a safe and positive experience.
After your application has been completed, please allow 1-2 days to receive emails from Ideal-Logic & Abuse Prevention Systems to complete steps 3 & 4.
Standards of Behavior with Children and Youth
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Then watch the video below.
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Background/DMV 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.
Volunteers & CCE Staff
Check the email address you gave on the Application Form for a message from Ideal-Logic with the background check directions and waivers to sign.
Cornell Employees
Submit the date of your last HR background check on the Application Form.
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Required Training
All Event Leaders complete required training and understand reporting process.
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Look for an invitation email from Abuse Prevention Systems. 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.
Reporting
Review and understand Cornell University's Reporting Requirements. A communication process and contact information specific to each event will also be shared.
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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/dmv 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.