• Application Instructions for volunteering at a Summit or Retreat

  Volunteers at youth activities could assist with registration, setting up snacks, refreshing craft supplies, or even leading an activity about a topic of interest at a youth event. A highlight for many volunteers is volunteering at a GA 4-H military camp. Military camps are often referred to as a retreat (3 days) or summit (4 days or more). Summits and retreats are for military-dependent youth to come together for respite, learning, and fun with other military youth. Ages and service branches are dependent on grants and contracts. For summits and retreats, interested adults (ages 21+) should complete the following 4-H Volunteer Agreement (electronic form), a background screening, and complete the online Risk Management training.  To begin the GA 4-H Volunteer screening process to serve at a military camp or another military event please complete the following steps:

  1. UGA Application for Screening and Background Investigation
     • Link: https://secure.georgia4h.org/enrollment/apply?Office_ID=915 
  2. Risk Management Online Test
     • Staff will send post-BI approval
     • Test and video take about 30 minutes to complete
  3. Confirmation for volunteering will occur via email or a phone call.

  To best protect volunteers’ sensitive information UGA requires volunteers to enter their sensitive information into a secured system personally. With this system, volunteer applicants will receive an email from customer_accurate.com  providing instructions on accessing a secured portal to enter their information. The email form Accurate is time-sensitive, so please plan to check your email regularly. The requested information will include volunteers’ Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. The applicant will authorize their consent to background investigation online when providing personal information. UGA HR will continue to approve the background investigation once the investigation is completed and a UGA Military Staff person will inform volunteers when further training or information is needed. If you have questions throughout the process, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help. Direct any questions to milcamps@uga.edu or (706) 542-4444.

To best protect volunteer’s sensitive information UGA requires volunteers to enter their sensitive information into a secured system personally. With this system, volunteer applicants will receive an email from SterlingONE and/or HR TruCheck providing instructions on accessing a secured portal to enter their information. The requested information will include the volunteer’s Social Security number and driver’s license. The applicant will authorize their consent to background investigation online when providing personal information. UGA HR will continue to approve the background investigation once the investigation is completed and a UGA Military Staff person will inform volunteers when further training or information is needed. If you have questions throughout the process, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help.   Please Note: If using a digital signature to complete the UGA Application for Screening, all form fields must be completed before placing your signature. Any changes made after signing will not be saved.   The newest version of Adobe Reader DC can be downloaded for free at: get.adobe.com/reader