We love having parents and family members join in the fun by volunteering alongside your student or with another program that sparks your interest! While it’s not mandatory for parents to volunteer, we know from experience that it creates a fantastic and positive atmosphere for everyone. We hope you’ll find a way to dive into the excitement with us! Below, you’ll find all the volunteer training and paperwork you need to get started.
Process to Volunteer
Click here to complete our Volunteer application. This will be submitted in Step 7.
Read through our Volunteer Statement of Principles AND Standards of Volunteer Conduct.
Watch and complete our Extension Volunteer Orientation module.
Complete our Background Check Consent Form. This will be submitted in Step 7.
Open our Training for Level 3 Volunteers module. Click “Request”, then fill out any requested information. Watch video.
Open our Child Protection Training module. Click “Request”, then fill out requested information. Watch video.
Submit your volunteer paperwork by returning it to us at the Williamson County Extension Office or submit online via the secure UT Vault System.
To use the UT Vault, click the link above and select “Register and Login with Email”, then create an account. After creating your account, upload your documents and send them to dhaney2@utk.edu and srhudy@utk.edu.
Please include the programs you are interested in volunteering with in the body of your Vault email.
Once we receive all of your volunteer forms, we will reach out to you. Our office is located at Suite 200, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064. We are open M-F from 7:30AM – 4:30PM, with the exception of holidays.
Have questions? Reach out to us!
Doug Berny
4-H Extension Agent