Volunteer Screening
To ensure we are providing a safe environment for our 4-H members to Learn To Do By Doing, volunteer screening is a mandatory process for all 4-H clubs across the country. Volunteer Screening has been in place in 4-H Saskatchewan since 1999.
Each Saskatchewan 4-H Club must be led by at least two adults (18 years or older), who are not 4-H members:
Each Saskatchewan 4-H Club must be led by at least two adults (18 years or older), who are not 4-H members:
- The club must have at least two Trained Leaders (A) before they will be able to register.
- The club must ensure the Rule of Two is met. Spouses may be part of a club leadership team but cannot meet the Rule of Two alone. There must always be a third Trained Leader or Screened Volunteer present.
4-H Saskatchewan Level A - Trained Leaders (for NEW LEADERS)
Steps to become a Level A - Trained Leader:
1. Complete the Level A - Trained Leader Screening Package - (Click the button below to access the form).
2. Complete the following modules (Click the + to access the information).
1. Complete the Level A - Trained Leader Screening Package - (Click the button below to access the form).
2. Complete the following modules (Click the + to access the information).
COMMIT TO KIDS
Nationally, Commit to Kids has been implemented as mandatory training for all registered 4-H leaders in Canada. This online training takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. To complete the training and receive your certificate you must complete the quizzes in the modules and achieve at least 80 per cent on the final Knowledge Validation Test.
You do not need to complete it in one sitting. It is broken in to eight separate modules.
To access the Commit to Kids Training, click HERE.
Once completed, a certificate will be issued to you by Commit to Kids and the 4-H Office will also be notified. Commit to Kids Training is mandatory to register as a 4-H leader.
You do not need to complete it in one sitting. It is broken in to eight separate modules.
To access the Commit to Kids Training, click HERE.
Once completed, a certificate will be issued to you by Commit to Kids and the 4-H Office will also be notified. Commit to Kids Training is mandatory to register as a 4-H leader.
YOUTH SAFETY TRAINING
We want to ensure that 4-H leaders are familiar with the new Youth Safety at 4-H in Canada policies, and they understand their role and specific responsibilities in delivering safe programming that meets youth industry best standards.
This training was created in collaboration between 4-H Canada and 4-H provinces.
This training was created in collaboration between 4-H Canada and 4-H provinces.
After watching the training video, you will be required to complete a quiz. The link to the quiz is in the description of the YouTube video. Please make sure to click "Show More" in the description of the YouTube video to find the link.
After watching the training video, you will be required to complete a quiz. The link to the quiz is in the description of the YouTube video. Please make sure to click "Show More" in the description of the YouTube video to find the link.
If you have any questions, please contact your regional 4-H specialist.
3. Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (see below for a fillable form).
4. Register by as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
4. Register by as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
4-H Saskatchewan Level B - Screened Volunteers (for NEW VOLUNTEERS)
Steps to become a Level B - Screened Volunteer:
1. Complete the Level B - Screened Volunteer Screening Package - (Click the button below to access the form).
2. Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (see below for a fillable form).
3. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
1. Complete the Level B - Screened Volunteer Screening Package - (Click the button below to access the form).
2. Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (see below for a fillable form).
3. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
All NEW Level A - Trained Leaders and Level B - Screened Volunteers MUST complete a Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 90 days. You can complete it at your local police/RCMP detachment.
Click the button below to complete the letter prior to visiting your local RCMP/Police detachment.
** IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LETTER TO RCMP: You will need to add your personal information to this fillable pdf letter, before giving it to your RCMP detachment. Please TYPE your information into the letter. Handwritten letters will not be accepted.
Click the button below to complete the letter prior to visiting your local RCMP/Police detachment.
** IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LETTER TO RCMP: You will need to add your personal information to this fillable pdf letter, before giving it to your RCMP detachment. Please TYPE your information into the letter. Handwritten letters will not be accepted.
Recertification information
Level A - Trained Leaders and Level B – Screened Volunteers that last completed their screening in 2018 and 2020, MUST recertify for the 2024 – 2025 registration year (Click the + to access the information).
Level A -Trained Leader Requirements (Leaders required to recertify)
1. Criminal Record Check (NOT the Vulnerable Record Check).
- Criminal Record Checks can be done in person at a RCMP Detachment OR online using Sterling Backcheck.
** Please note any charges incurred using Sterling Backcheck will be at your own cost and will NOT be reimbursed by Saskatchewan 4-H. **
2. Youth Safety Refresher Course (Click the + to access the information).
3. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
- Criminal Record Checks can be done in person at a RCMP Detachment OR online using Sterling Backcheck.
** Please note any charges incurred using Sterling Backcheck will be at your own cost and will NOT be reimbursed by Saskatchewan 4-H. **
2. Youth Safety Refresher Course (Click the + to access the information).
3. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
Youth Safety Refresher COurse (Returning Leaders & Volunteers)
The Youth Safety Training Refresher Course is for leaders who last completed their Commit to Kids Training in 2018 and 2019. This course combines both Commit to Kids and Youth Safety Training. New volunteers do not complete this course, but must complete both Commit to Kids and Youth Safety Training.
To access the Youth Safety Training Refresher Course:
1. Go to https://elearning.easygenerator.com/becb1280-9636-43d2-9471-d2e7e1e0fe3e
2. Click on “sign-up , fill out all information and check the user agreement
3. Click on “sign-up” again
4. On the Introduction page, read all information before starting
5. Complete each module by watching the video then answering the questions. If you’re having difficulty, you can always go back and review the information again.
6. Volunteers must pass this training with an 80% score.
7. Once you have submitted your results, contact the 4-H office to verify your completion.
To access the Youth Safety Training Refresher Course:
1. Go to https://elearning.easygenerator.com/becb1280-9636-43d2-9471-d2e7e1e0fe3e
2. Click on “sign-up , fill out all information and check the user agreement
3. Click on “sign-up” again
4. On the Introduction page, read all information before starting
5. Complete each module by watching the video then answering the questions. If you’re having difficulty, you can always go back and review the information again.
6. Volunteers must pass this training with an 80% score.
7. Once you have submitted your results, contact the 4-H office to verify your completion.
Level B - Screened Volunteer (Volunteers required to recertify)
1. Criminal Record Check (NOT the Vulnerable Sector Check).
- Criminal Record Checks can be done in person at a RCMP Detachment OR online using Sterling Backcheck.
** Please note any charges incurred using Sterling Backcheck will be at your own cost and will NOT be reimbursed by Saskatchewan 4-H. **
2. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
- Criminal Record Checks can be done in person at a RCMP Detachment OR online using Sterling Backcheck.
** Please note any charges incurred using Sterling Backcheck will be at your own cost and will NOT be reimbursed by Saskatchewan 4-H. **
2. Register as a Leader on My 4-H Online here
** All Volunteers must complete the training requirements to register as a 4-H Leader.
** Volunteers that complete Level B -Screened Volunteer must always be accompanied by a Trained Leader when working with youth.
** Volunteers that complete Level B -Screened Volunteer must always be accompanied by a Trained Leader when working with youth.
Submit your Application
Send the completed package to the 4-H Office. To register as a 4-H leader, you must submit their screening before December 15.
Send the completed package to the 4-H Office. To register as a 4-H leader, you must submit their screening before December 15.
- Mail to 3830 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5
- Fax to: 306-933-7730
- Email to: r[email protected]
