The 4-H Adult Volunteer has an important role at 4-H Camp. They work in partnership with youth camp staff and other adults in delivering program activities in a camp setting. They are also responsible for the safety and well being of campers. 4-H Adult Volunteers at camp must be 24 years of age or older to chaperone at any 4-H over-night event. Adult Chaperones MUST be approved 4-H volunteers.
CHAPERONE JOB DESCRIPTION
There is no cost for a chaperone to attend 4-H Camp. A chaperone may also bring a younger sibling (ages 5-8) to camp provided the child is capable of independent participation in much of the on-going camp program. Chaperones are responsible for the care of any younger child brought to camp with you for the duration of camp, in addition to supporting youth staff and campers.
To become a 4-H Camp Chaperone, the following steps will need to be completed:
- Complete this online application. Once completed, click Submit Application at bottom of page.
- If you are not already an enrolled 4-H Volunteer, we will email the steps, links and instructions to do so. They include:
- Adult Volunteer Interest Survey.
- Enroll online in ZSuite.
- On-line training in eXtension.
- Complete a DOJ/FBI live scan.
- Pay adult enrollment fee of $28.
- CA State law requires all adults at camp to be First Aid/CPR trained. The Disque Foundation is currently offering a free CPR, First Aid & AED certification thru the end of February with their partner site, SaveALife by NHCPS at CPR/FIRST AID/AED, completely online.
Recommended deadline for adult 4-H enrollment is May 31, 2024. Once all enrollment steps are completed, it can take 2-4 weeks to become approved. Adults may enroll later than May 31 but risk not being allowed to volunteer at camp. 