Adult-youth interactions

Adult-youth interaction guidelines

In both group and home settings, Minnesota 4-H volunteers are expected to interact with youth in the following manner.

• Follow the requirements of the Minnesota 4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct and/or Minnesota 4-H Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct.

• Promptly report observed or suspected abuse or neglect of any minor to a responsible agency.

• Avoid being alone with just one youth, unless it is your child.

• Respect the privacy of 4-H members and volunteers when they are using toilets, changing clothes or taking showers.

• Ensure a check-in and check-out process is in place so participants leave the program as designated. (bicycle, walking, name of person picking up, etc.)

• Monitor 4-H members. Two Minnesota 4-H volunteers must stay in the general area with 4-H members throughout the 4-H educational program, activity or event and remain onsite until all 4-H members have left.

• Do a head count on a regular basis during the 4-H program/activity.

Contact

Pat Morreim, program manager, morre002@umn.edu, 763-427-5428