Training Tuesday: Risk Management and Risk Reduction — Safety First, Always!

Training Tuesday!

Ready to bring more confidence and clarity to your 4-H Volunteer training? We're sharing practical, research-based resources designed to strengthen volunteer skills and enhance program quality. Supporting volunteers in creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments is central to Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are built to inform, empower, and inspire—helping you ensure every 4-H experience is both impactful and protected.

Today’s Highlight: Risk Management and Risk Reduction — Safety First, Always!

Curious about how to manage risks and keep your club running smoothly? This lesson helps volunteers recognize different types of risks and outlines simple, proactive steps to reduce them. From event planning to daily operations, you’ll explore how to make thoughtful decisions that safeguard youth, volunteers, and the 4-H mission.

The Risk Management and Risk Reduction lesson provides clear guidelines, best practices, and real-life examples that help volunteers prepare for the unexpected while maintaining a fun, engaging atmosphere. Participants will walk away with greater confidence in creating safe spaces where everyone can thrive.

The Risk Management and Risk Reduction Activities, along with the Fact Sheets, and PowerPoint Slides for the 4-H Program Management domain are available on the National Volunteerism Resource Hub —a project of the PLWG National 4-H Volunteerism Charter Group designed to house resources that strengthen the preparation, engagement, and development of 4-H volunteers nationwide.

These resources are based on the Volunteer Research Knowledge and Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy Model—a research-backed guide that maps out the key skills needed for volunteers to thrive in 4-H. From communication and organization to program management, educational design, and positive youth development, each skill area helps volunteers bring out the best in every young person they serve!

Questions? Reach out to Kelly Campbell (kmc86@cornell.edu )