| Policies and Guidelines |
Maine 4-H Program |
For all new 4-H volunteers age 18 or older, the University of Maine Office of Human Resources will complete a criminal background check covering all counties/states/countries in which a volunteer has lived during the past ten years. There is no cost to the 4-H volunteer.
The potential volunteer completes the Supplemental Application Form for Volunteer Positions Requiring SBI Checks. The form is mailed toe the University of Maine Office of Human Resources. The county 4-H staff is informed of the outcome of the background check.
Personnel who work in Maine school systems are required by the Maine Department of Education to have a background check. In lieu of a background check through the University of Maine Office of Human Resources, potential volunteers who currently work for a Maine school system, can provide a copy of the certificate validating a background check has been performed in the last five years. A copy of the certificate will be kept on file at the local county extension office.
3/2009