The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all 4‑H members and volunteers must re‑enroll for 2024–2025. (Parent helpers do not need to enroll, only their participating children). New youth members must (re)enroll by June 15 to participate in county and state fairs.
Enroll or re‑enroll at https://4honline.com.
The process to enroll or re‑enroll is easy and only takes a few minutes per member or volunteer. Only parents/guardians may enroll 4‑H members. Each 4‑H household will need to initially create a family profile where they will add the individual participating youth and/or volunteers in their household. For returning families/volunteers, please do not create a new account — use your previous log‑in credentials.
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ENROLLING YOUTH:
• The only required health information is regarding allergies and permission to treat.
• Response to “Image Permission,” yes or no, is required.
• Each youth needs to select at least one project online. As of Fall 2023, project selection is no longer required for county/state fair participation.
Exceptions: Shooting Sports and Horse project participants MUST select these projects for the required safety permissions. The project is list available under “Club and Member Resources” on Lancaster 4‑H’s website.
• Each youth must select a club, Lancaster Independent or an FFA Chapter. Please do not randomly select a club from the drop‑down list; contact 4‑H staff for club availability. 4‑H members who are not in a club or FFA chapter will select “Lancaster Independent” under “Club.”
Step‑by‑step instructions for new and returning youth are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/enroll. If you have questions about the process, please contact the 4‑H staff at lancaster4h@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
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ENROLLING VOLUNTEERS:
Adult enrollment is now open!
4‑H club and project leaders must re‑enroll every year. Adult volunteers are asked to re‑enroll by March 15 so they receive all the information they need to succeed. New volunteers may enroll at any time throughout the year. All volunteers will be (re)screened in 2024–2025, regardless of volunteer type. Instructions for new and returning volunteers are available at https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-club-leader.
Currently enrolled 4‑H club leaders can access their club’s roster at https://4honline.com with a password provided by the county office. Call 402-441-7180 or email lancaster4H@unl.edu to receive a password.
NEW VOLUNTEER SCREENING IN 2024–2025:
Nebraska 4-H has contracted with a new vendor, Sterling Volunteers, for volunteer screening. This new screening process takes approximately 5 minutes for the volunteer to complete, lasts for 5 years for each individual, and is more comprehensive and user‑friendly than the previous system.
Nebraska 4-H will require that all 4‑H volunteers rescreen with Sterling Volunteers in the 2024–2025 4‑H year, regardless of their most recent screening date. We apologize for the inconvenience, especially for those who have screened recently. We are so grateful for our incredible volunteers who give so much to ensure our members are safe.
• The Sterling Volunteers screening fee is $16 per person and lasts 5 years.
• This new screening requires that your date of birth (DOB) listed on 4-H Online matches your official DOB. Please verify that your DOB is correct before you begin your screening. Only county staff can edit date of birth information, so please email lancaster4h@unl.edu to edit your DOB if required.
• For 4‑H club leaders and project volunteers, the process will be initiated when you re‑enroll at https://4honline.com. When you finish your enrollment, your browser will automatically direct to Sterling Volunteers’s website to complete your screening.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION REQUIRED WITH RESCREENING IN 2024–2025:
The Volunteer Orientation is a roughly 45‑minute interactive video presentation about 4‑H history, operations, and expectations for volunteers. With the new screening system this year, Nebraska 4‑H is requiring that all adult volunteers complete the Orientation. Exception: those who completed the Volunteer Orientation in 2023-2024 will not need to watch it again in 2024–2025. The 4‑H staff will be automatically notified when you finish your Orientation! If you would like to verify if your completion, please email lancaster4h@unl.edu.
Learn more and begin your orientation at https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-orientation.
Adult enrollment will not be approved until Sterling Volunteers screening and Volunteer Orientation are complete. If your date of birth on 4-H Online does not match your legal date of birth, your screening will be automatically rejected.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the 4‑H staff at lancaster4h@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.