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NYS 4-H State Event Leader Orientation

Preparing for Your Role | Authorized Driver

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Role Description and Application

State Event Leaders model and help everyone live up to the 4-H Code of Conduct and relevant Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension policies in order to ensure that everyone has a safe and positive experience.

Standards of Behavior with Children and Youth

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Please read the following:

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Cornell Standards of Behavior with Children and Youth 

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NYS 4-H Code of Conduct

Then watch the video below.

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Background/DMV Check

The NYS 4-H team is committed to creating safe, high quality learning experiences for all youth. NYS 4-H events are collaborative events between Cornell University & Cornell Cooperative Extension thus Event Leaders are volunteers for both organizations. County Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Cornell University Policy & Procedures come together to proactively develop a safe environment for staff, partners, chaperones, and youth to engage in NYS 4-H Events. 

Cornell University Risk Management conducts a Criminal Background check and sex offender search.

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Volunteers

Check the email address you gave on the Application Form for a message from Sterling (the vendor who Cornell University contracts with for background checks) with the background check directions. 

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CCE Staff

Check your Cornell email for a message from Sterling (the vendor who Cornell University contracts with for background checks) with the background check directions. 

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Cornell Employees

Submit the date of your last HR background check on the Application Form.

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Required Training

All Event Leaders complete required training and understand reporting process.
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Sexual Abuse Awareness Training

Look for an invitation email from Abuse Prevention System. That email will provide directions to set up a profile in the Abuse Prevention System and access the required training course. This training should take about an hour to complete.

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Reporting

Review and understand Cornell University's Reporting Requirements. A communication process and contact information specific to each event will also be shared.

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Wrap Up

To complete orientation, please confirm that you:

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Thank you!

After this orientation process is complete, then you can sign up for events following the event-specific process and forms. 

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