{"id":623,"date":"2010-08-24T13:47:16","date_gmt":"2010-08-24T17:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?page_id=623"},"modified":"2024-04-02T10:23:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:23:51","slug":"table-of-contents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/policies-procedure-and-guidelines\/table-of-contents\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Table of Contents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part A. Staff and Volunteer Policies and Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

Part B. Additional Volunteer Policies and Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

Part C. 4-H Member Policies and Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

Part D. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n

Part E. Frequently Used Forms<\/a><\/p>\n

Part F. Attachments<\/a><\/p>\n

Part G. 4-H Youth Development Leadership Structure and Decision-Making Process<\/a><\/p>\n

Part H. Related Internet Links<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>PART A.<\/strong><\/td>\nSTAFF AND VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION ONE: STAFF AND VOLUNTEER POLICIES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A.1.1<\/a><\/td>\nMission and Vision of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.1.a<\/a><\/td>\nMission, Vision and Core Principles of the Maine 4-H Youth Development Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.2<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Youth Development Program Philosophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.3<\/a><\/td>\nTeaching Competition and Cooperation Skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.4<\/a><\/td>\nThe Learning and Teaching Relationship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.5<\/a><\/td>\nStaff and Volunteer Liability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.6<\/a><\/td>\nBehavioral Expectations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.7<\/a><\/td>\nStandards of Behavior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.8<\/a><\/td>\nRisk Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.8.a<\/a><\/td>\nProcess for Handling Allegations of Animal Abuse or Neglect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate A<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Volunteer Regarding Suspension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate B<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Parent or Guardian and Members Regarding Volunteer Not Serving in the Role.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate C<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Volunteer Regarding Reinstatement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate D<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Parent(s) or Guardian(s) and Member(s) Regarding Volunteer Continuing in the Role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate E<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Volunteer Regarding Dismissal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTemplate F<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLetter to Parent(s) or Guardian(s) and Member(s) Regarding Volunteer No Longer in the Role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.8.b<\/a><\/td>\nProcess for Handling Allegations of Child Abuse or Neglect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.8.c<\/a><\/td>\nProcedure for Handling Incidents of Youth-on-Youth Abuse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.9<\/a><\/td>\nUse of Photographs of People<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.10<\/a><\/td>\nReleasing Screened Volunteer Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.11<\/a><\/td>\nGuidelines for Volunteers and Staff Chaperones for Overnight 4-H Trips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.12<\/a><\/td>\nRaffles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.1.13<\/a><\/td>\nHiring Judges for 4-H Shows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION TWO: STAFF AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A.2.1<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Guidelines for Fair Exhibit Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.2.2<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Technology Guidelines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A.2.3<\/a><\/td>\nCEUs for 4-H Volunteer Training<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/a>PART B<\/strong><\/td>\nADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION ONE: ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER POLICIES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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B.1.1<\/a><\/td>\nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Volunteer Philosophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.2<\/a><\/td>\nVolunteer Application Process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.3<\/a><\/td>\nVolunteer Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.4<\/a><\/td>\nVolunteer Background Checks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.5<\/a><\/td>\nVolunteer Conflict Resolution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.6<\/a><\/td>\nVolunteer Termination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.7<\/a><\/td>\nRisk Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.7.a<\/a><\/td>\nAnimals and Liability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.7.b<\/a><\/td>\nMeetings in Homes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.7.c<\/a><\/td>\nTransportation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.8<\/a><\/td>\nState Animal Science Committees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.9<\/a><\/td>\nTax Exempt Status of 4-H Organizations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.10<\/a><\/td>\nIncorporating a 4-H Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.11<\/a><\/td>\nMailing Lists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.12<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Fund Raising<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.13<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Name and Emblem Use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.13.a<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Club Charter Requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.13.b<\/a><\/td>\nProcedures for Removing a 4-H Club Charter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.13.c<\/a><\/td>\nCombination University of Maine Cooperative Extension and 4-H Logo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.14<\/a><\/td>\n4-H and Non-Discrimination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.15<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Access, Equity and Opportunity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.1.16<\/a><\/td>\nDisbanding a 4-H Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSECTION TWO: ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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B.2.1<\/a><\/td>\nInsurance for 4-H Events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.2.2<\/a><\/td>\nCounty Leaders’ Organizations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.2.3<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral Financial Guidelines for UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H Clubs and County 4-H Leader Associations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B.2.4<\/a><\/td>\nContacting Other 4-H Groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/a>PART C<\/strong><\/td>\n4-H MEMBER POLICIES AND GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION ONE: 4-H MEMBER POLICIES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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C.1.1<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Membership Age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.2<\/a><\/td>\nEligibility for Enrollment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.2.a<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Independent Membership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.3<\/a><\/td>\nEnrollment in More Than One Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.4<\/a><\/td>\nCode of Conduct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.5<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Work Completion Criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.6<\/a><\/td>\nProject Records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.7<\/a><\/td>\nRegulations for 4-H Animal Shows at Maine Agricultural Fairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.8<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Leasing Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.9<\/a><\/td>\nDanish System of Judging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.9.a<\/a><\/td>\nEvaluation of 5-8 year old Activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.10<\/a><\/td>\nEastern States Exposition (ESE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.11<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Teen Council<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.12<\/a><\/td>\nMaine’s Major National 4-H Trips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNational Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCitizenship Washington Focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNational Congress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.13<\/a><\/td>\nState 4-H Awards Interviews<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.14<\/a><\/td>\nMaine 4-H Horse Program Helmet Policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.15<\/a><\/td>\nElectronic Applications for 4-H Trips and Events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.1.16<\/a><\/td>\n4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION TWO: 4-H MEMBER GUIDELINES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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C.2.1<\/a><\/td>\nGuidelines for 4-H Animal Shows at Agricultural Fairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.2.2<\/a><\/td>\nGuidelines for 4-H Exhibit Halls at Agricultural Fairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nSECTION THREE: 4-H CLOVERBUD POLICIES<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.1<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds in Clubs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.2<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbud Activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.3<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds and Fairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.4<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds and Animals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.4.a<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds and Animals – Participating in Public Activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.4.b<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds and Animals – Suggestions For Cloverbud Club Animal Activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C.3.4.c<\/a><\/td>\nCloverbuds and And Animals – in Conclusion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/a>PART D.<\/strong><\/td>\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n