4‑H and project leaders are required to re-enroll every year.
NEW SCREENING IN 2024–2025
Nebraska 4‑H has contracted with a new vendor, Sterling Volunteers, to screen volunteers (i.e. run background checks). This new screening process takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, lasts for 5 years for each individual and is a more comprehensive screening than the previous system.
Nebraska 4‑H requires all 4‑H volunteers to rescreen with Sterling Volunteers in the 2024–25 4-H year with their re‑enrollment, regardless of their most recent screening date. We apologize for the inconvenience, especially for those who have screened recently. Nebraska 4‑H is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all youth served by our program.
• The Sterling Volunteers screening fee is $17 per person.
• The process will be initiated when you re‑enroll through 4‑H Online at https://4honline.com. When you finish your enrollment, you will be automatically brought to Sterling Volunteers’ website to complete your screening.
If you need assistance, please contact the 4-H staff at lancaster4H@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION REQUIRED WITH RESCREENING
All leaders who did not complete the Volunteer Orientation during the 2023–24 4‑H year will be required to do so in 2024–25. The orientation takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. 4‑H staff will be automatically notified when you complete the orientation. Learn more and begin your orientation at https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-orientation.
Volunteer enrollment will not be approved until your Volunteer Orientation and screening is complete. Thank you for your patience and adaptability — which is part of what makes you a very valuable volunteer!