Understanding Volunteer Management in Florida 4-H

This is one of several publications that address volunteer management. Understanding the role of a volunteer administrator, knowing and following UF/IFAS volunteer policies and procedures, and utilizing management approaches will successfully involve volunteers in a county program. This publication provides an overview of these functions, including a historical perspective of volunteer involvement in UF/IFAS Extension, the role of the 4-H agent as an administrator and trainer of volunteers, risk management, and a process for managing volunteers. Major revision by C. Dierenfield and L. Wiggins.