Guidelines for Volunteers
Cornell Cooperative Extension has a long history of using the talents of volunteers to achieve its mission. Extension benefits from the contributions of hundreds of volunteers in areas as diverse as 4-H youth development, gardening, nutrition education, and assistance at various programs or in the office. Volunteer opportunities you may be most familiar with include 4-H Club Leaders and Master Gardeners.
Please note that all volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application, code of conduct, and criminal background check. Other forms may be required depending on the volunteer position you wish to hold.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and would like more information, please contact any of our program leaders listed below.
| Program | Leader | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 4-H Youth & Family Development Programs | Stephanie Graf Program Leader | sag58 [at] cornell.edu (sag58[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 251 |
| 4-H Camp Wabasso | Sabrina DeRue Camp Director | sld95 [at] cornell.edu (sld95[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 229 |
| Nutrition, Food, and Wellness | Hilary Moore Program Manager | aln48 [at] cornell.edu (hsm77[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 265 |
| Community Development (Military Families / Taste NY / Local Foods / Energy) | Mitch McCormick Program Leader | mam697 [at] cornell.edu (mam697[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 332 |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources/Master Gardeners | Mitch McCormick Program Leader | mam697 [at] cornell.edu (mam697[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 332 |
| Master Gardeners | Cierra Williams Consumer Horticulture Educator / Master Gardener Coordinator | clw247 [at] cornell.edu (clw247[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-788-8450 ext. 243 |
| Energy Navigators | Nick Hamilton-Honey Energy Navigator Volunteer Coordinator | nh327 [at] cornell.edu (nh327[at]cornell[dot]edu) 315-379-9192 ext. 230 |
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer? Start Here!
Do you have the time and talent to become an Extension volunteer? Then take the first step. Below are the application forms to begin the process:
- Enrolled Volunteer Application (4-H Leaders and Master Gardeners)
- Casual Volunteer Application
- Background Check Authorization
- DMV Background Check Authorization
Please complete the appropriate forms and return them to the CCE Jefferson Volunteer Coordinator, Diana Young by email - dy325 [at] cornell.edu
Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Thank you for your volunteer service to our organization. Before beginning, we need to give you a background of the nationwide Extension System as well as our operations at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. Please view the required orientation.
Should you have any questions once you have completed the orientation, please contact the CCE Jefferson Volunteer Coordinator, Diana Young by email - dy325 [at] cornell.edu
Once you have completed the assigned CCE Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Volunteers, please fill out the sign off form.