Creating Safe Environments
Effective 4-H clubs are active 4-H groups. We want clubs to engage in a variety of activities and events. That's what makes 4-H fun, educational, and keeps youth excited about 4-H. We simply need to plan and conduct those activities in a safe manner. We need to ensure that risks to the the 4-H program, the county extension districts, and Iowa State University are minimized and properly managed. Most importantly, we need to ensure that our most critical assets - our 4-H members - are protected.
Guidelines
- 4-H Volunteer Risk Management Checklist
- Begin Your Adventure Here: Guidelines for Planning 4-H Trips, Field Trips and Club Tours
Forms
- Iowa 4-H Winter Sports Waiver | Spanish Version
- Iowa 4-H Club Medical Information/Release Form (under revision)
- Iowa 4-H Medical Information/Release Form-Youth (under revision)
- Iowa 4-H Medical Information/Release Form-Youth (Spanish) (under revision)
- Iowa 4-H Medical Information/Release Form- Adult (under revision)
- Request for Giving Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication at 4-H Event Form (4HP 3200)
- Request for Giving Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication at 4-H Event Form SPANISH (4HP 3201)
- Record for Giving Prescription Non Prescription Medication (4H 3202)
- Iowa 4-H Program Incident/Injury Form
Iowa State University Resources
- First Aid Protocol
- Campus Guide to Risk Management--Planning Checklist
- Emergency and First Aid Orientation for ISU Campus Youth Camps and Pre-Collegiate Programs
- Stay Safe by Being Prepared
Other Resources
- National Sex Offender Registry
- First Aid App for Android, iPhone, iPad
- 4-H Activity/Event Planning Checklist (U. of Illinois)
Risk Management Training
Volunteers are required to participate in risk management training. All new volunteers will participate in an online risk management training module via 4-H Online. Returning volunteers that would like a short overview and refresher on risk management practices and insurance coverage can utilize the information below.