Candi Dierenfield

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Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, and Sarah Hensley. Revised by Arielle Pierce and Candi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip

Written by K. G. Diem. Revised by Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Heather Kent, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Candi Dierenfield.

 Field trips can be great experiences for youth to learn project content and life skills. Field trips also contribute to the experiential learning philosophy of 4-H. This publication includes some suggestions to make field trips educational, safe, and fun.

Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Transportation

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Amber Norris, Janet Waters, Erin Brewer, and Dale Pracht.

This document is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It describes the best practices and procedures for transportation to and from Florida 4-H activities. 

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records

Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman and Candi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures

Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, and Janet Psikogios. Revised by Nicole Crawson, Arielle Pierce, Bailea Scarbrough, and Candi Dierenfield.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Developmental Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth for the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies, including basic overall precautions everyone in 4-H should take.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Volunteer and Youth Protection

Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, and Marilyn N. Norman. Revised by Candi Dierenfield.

This is one publication in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, and Joy C. Jordan. Revised by Jessica Emerson, Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Heather Kent

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally published in 2005 and revised in 2012. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now published in 2024.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts

Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield, and Melinda Souers.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy

Candi Dierenfield, Kathryn Hartman, Janet Waters, Matthew Olson, and Sophia Andrews

Updated UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy

4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers

Written by Keith G. Diem and Sarah Hensley. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Jessica Emerson, Paula Davis, Nicole Crawson, Bailea Scarborough, and David Hafner.

This information sheet is the introduction to the 4-H Volunteer Training Series (VTS). The series contains a wealth of information, from how to start a club, to planning field trips, to how to work with youth. This part was originally published in July 2014 and then revised in July 2018. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now revised in September 2024.

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals—Livestock

Written by Chad Carr, Saundra TenBroeck, Dale Pracht, and Georgene Bender. Revised by Amber Norris, Candi Dierenfield, and Chad Carr.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5–18)

Keith G. Diem, Joy Jordan, Dale Pracht, and Judy Butterfield. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Nicole Crawson, Jessica Emerson, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Baliea Scarborough, Paula Davis, Melinda Souers, and Dallas Meringolo.

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally written in 2005, adapted in 2014, and updated in 2023.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws

Written by Keith G. Diem. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Karen Henry, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Melinda Souers, Abbey Tharpe, Claire Davis, and Paula Davis.

Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? It is for the same reason our country needs a constitution! Fair and written rules protect the rights of all members. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws, which may be adapted to meet local conditions.

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Insurance

Stefanie Prevatt, Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink

Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program State Plan: Program Guidelines and Best Management Practices

William Tillet

The following program guidelines, policies, and best management practices were all developed based upon the National 4-H Shooting Sports guidelines and regulations. Any of the following policies follow national guidelines at the very least and only increase safety or specify management policies for Florida 4-H Shooting Sports.

Engaging Volunteers through ISOTURES: Selecting for Volunteer Involvement

Andrew Toelle, Sophia Cooney, and Lori Wiggins

This is the Selection portion of the ISOTURE volunteer management model, part of the Engaging Volunteers through ISOTURES series. This 3-page publication discusses in detail the selection process for volunteers in Florida 4-H. Major revision by Andrew Toelle, Sophia Cooney, and Lori Wiggins.

Understanding Volunteer Management in 4-H

Andrew Toelle and Lori Wiggins

This is the first in a series of publications to address volunteer management. A 4-H agent must fulfill a number of functions to successfully involve volunteers in a county program. This 5-page article 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 A. Toelle and L. Wiggins.

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Large Animals—Horses

Saundra TenBroeck, Wendy DeVito, Dale Pracht, Chad Carr, Brittani Kirkland, and Georgene Bender. Revised by Saundra TenBroeck, Bailea Scarbrough, Candi Dierenfield, and Amber Norris.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

4-H Agent Guide for Managing the Approval, Denial, and Releasing of Volunteers in Florida 4-H

Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, and Sophia Cooney

The purpose of these Volunteer Management Guidelines is to provide Extension faculty assistance with approving, denying, and releasing volunteers. This document contains several example letters that may be used and other useful tools to assist you with this process. It also demonstrates steps in approving, denying, and releasing volunteers. Written by Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, and Sophia Cooney; 7 pp.